MichiganSchool meal providers would serve requested plant-based meals
Students at participating schools who request plant-based meals in advance would receive meals that follow federal nutrition rules.
What it does
Participating school meal providers would have to provide plant-based meals that follow federal nutrition rules to students who request them in advance.
Argument forStudents who request plant-based meals could get an option that follows federal nutrition rules.
Argument againstMeal staff might need to plan and prepare separate options when students request plant-based meals.
More detail
Participating school meal providers would have to provide plant-based meals that follow federal nutrition rules to students who request them in advance. Participating entities include districts, intermediate districts, nonpublic schools, and the Michigan Schools for the Deaf and Blind. The plant-based meals must comply with federal nutrition requirements. Students must request the plant-based meal option before receiving the meal.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 29bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026Latest
- Sep 24referred to Committee on Education and WorkforceMinor
- Sep 24read a first timeMinor
- Sep 24introduced by Representative Rep. Regina WeissIntroduced
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