Washington SB5878 mandates schools to offer plant-based food options upon request starting in the 2026-27 school year.

Washington SB5878 requires school districts to provide plant-based food options at no extra cost to students who request them, starting in the 2026-27 school year. These options must be available as alternatives to meals or snacks containing animal products. Schools must also update their written materials to inform students about the availability of these plant-based options. The bill defines "animal product" as meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, eggs, honey, and their derivatives, and "plant-based food option" as foods free of animal products recognized by the USDA as meat alternates.

Washington SB5878 mandates schools to offer plant-based food options upon request starting in the 2026-27 school year.

Washington SB5878 requires school districts to provide plant-based food options at no extra cost to students who request them, starting in the 2026-27 school year. These options must be available as alternatives to meals or snacks containing animal products. Schools must also update their written materials to inform students about the availability of these plant-based options. The bill defines "animal product" as meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, eggs, honey, and their derivatives, and "plant-based food option" as foods free of animal products recognized by the USDA as meat alternates.