Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF2970: Public schools requirement to offer plant-based meal options
Status: In committee, March 17, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to education; requiring public schools to offer plant-based meal options; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 124D.
From the introduced text, March 21, 2025:
A bill for an act relating to education; requiring public schools to offer plant-based meal options; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 124D. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [124D.1141] PLANT-BASED SCHOOL MEAL OPTIONS.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Definitions.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) "Plant-based meal option" means a meal that does not include animal products of any kind, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, or eggs. This definition encompasses all meal components, including a fluid milk. The meal may include food derived from plants, including but not limited to fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, and plant-based products approved for kindergarten through grade 12 food service, ensuring a balanced and nutritionally adequate option.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) "School nutrition teams" means the staff and administrators responsible for meal planning, preparation, and service within a school or district, including but not limited to nutritionists, dietitians, cooks, food service providers, and food service managers.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (d) "Upon prior request" means a request in writing, made by or on behalf of a student for …
Sponsors
- Steve Cwodzinski (D) · primary sponsor
- Doron Clark (D)
- D. Scott Dibble (D, 61)
- James Carlson (D)
- Jim Abeler (R)
Latest actions
- : Author added Abeler
- : Author stricken Mitchell
- : Author added Carlson
- : Author added Mitchell
- : Referred to Education Policy
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF2970?
- SF2970 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Public schools requirement to offer plant-based meal options.
- What does SF2970 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to education; requiring public schools to offer plant-based meal options; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 124D.
- What is the status of SF2970?
- In committee as of March 17, 2026. Latest action: Author added Abeler (March 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF2970?
- Steve Cwodzinski (D), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SF2970?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF2970&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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