The US Senate unanimously passed a bill that will give school children access to plant-based milk options. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 was amended following advocacy efforts from Switch4Good and Animal Wellness Action, with the aim of increasing students' access to non-dairy milk in schools. Currently, children can only receive a dairy substitute in schools with a doctor's note, but the updated legislation will allow schools to offer nutritionally equivalent plant-based options as a standard choice, without the need for a healthcare provider's approval.

Approximately 50 million Americans, including children, are lactose intolerant, and a significant amount of school milk cartons go untouched. The new bill, once approved by President Donald Trump, will provide children with more choices in line with their dietary preferences, reduce waste, and support American agriculture by opening up new markets for plant-based milk products. The amendment represents a significant shift towards providing students with options that reflect modern dietary habits and family choices.