Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act

The Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act establishes a federal grant program to help schools serve 100% plant-based meal options, targeting school food authorities serving at least 50% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The program provides up to $10 million in funding for three-year grants to cover staff training, procurement of plant-based foods from organic and underserved producers, and educational activities about plant-based nutrition. Schools must report annually on the number of plant-based meals served and prioritize serving high-need student populations. The bill also includes a separate pilot to reimburse schools for nondairy beverage substitutes for milk, but the primary focus is on expanding plant-based meal options in schools.