FRESH Act Funding Refrigeration Equipment for Student Health...
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to eligible entities to acquire and install milk storage-related equipment for use in elementary schools and secondary schools, and for other purposes.
The FRESH Act, officially known as the Funding Refrigeration Equipment for Student Health Act of 2026, aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. The bill proposes that the Secretary of Agriculture should provide grants to qualified organizations. These grants would help schools buy and set up equipment needed to store milk. This initiative is targeted at elementary and secondary schools, aiming to improve the quality and safety of milk available to students.
This bill would primarily impact school administrators, cafeteria staff, and students in elementary and secondary schools. By ensuring proper storage equipment, it could enhance the availability of fresh and safe milk, potentially benefiting student health and nutrition.
As of June 4, 2026, HB9164 has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. The bill is in its early stages, with no further actions or history details available yet. It is currently being reviewed by the committee.
