MA S922

Requires all dining facilities at public higher education institutions and state executive agencies to offer at least one plant-based protein source at every meal served

Mandates culinary arts programs at public colleges and vocational schools include instruction on health, climate, and environmental benefits of plant-based diets and how to prepare plant-based meals

Requires senior nutrition programs to allow participants to request plant-based meal options for home delivery, and congregate meal providers must offer plant-based protein at every meal

Directs the Office for Food and Nutrition Programs to provide annual voluntary training on plant-based proteins to schools in the National School Lunch Program and give preference to grant applicants promoting plant-based meal access

Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to update the Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Framework by July 1, 2027 to include standards on plant-based diet benefits and maintenance