PA HB179

School boards and governing entities of Pennsylvania schools may use state or local funds to obtain and serve whole milk (at least 3% fat) or reduced fat milk (2% fat), including flavored varieties, notwithstanding federal regulations

Milk must qualify as "Pennsylvania milk," meaning it comes from cows located in Pennsylvania and is processed at Pennsylvania dairy facilities

The Attorney General is required to bring civil action against the federal government or other entities to recover any funds withheld from schools that choose to offer whole or reduced fat milk under this act

The Secretary of Education must report to legislative agriculture committees within two years on school participation rates, changes in milk consumption, and state promotional actions

The act expires automatically if federal law (42 U.S.C. § 1758) or the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are amended to permit whole or reduced fat milk in schools