Veg School Bill

On Wednesday, Congressman Jared Polis introduced pro-veg legislation to the House of Representatives in the form of The Healthy School Meals Act. The main objective of The Healthy School Meals Act is to make veg meals more accessible and affordable to school children, both to combat obesity and to offer alternatives to kids who cannot consume meat or dairy. Key provisions of the plan include more plant-based meal options, healthier milk alternatives, and incentives for schools to offer vegetarian options. To test its feasibility, the act suggests beginning with a two-year pilot study, funded by the US Department of Agriculture. The Healthy School Meals Act has garnered support from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and the Soyfoods Association of North America.