Rule Agriculture DepartmentFood and Nutrition Service May 8, 2026

Expanding Fluid Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs

This final rule with comment period ("final rule") expands fluid milk options by allowing schools and child and adult care providers participating in Child Nutrition Programs to offer whole and...

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Document type: Rule. Agency: Agriculture Department, Food and Nutrition Service. Published: 2026-05-08.

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