Guest Commentary written by
Suzy Sayre
Suzy Sayre is the director of nutrition services at El Monte Union High School District.
Emily Lin
Emily Lin is a senior at Arroyo High School in Los Angeles County.
Got milk? For the first time in history, every student in the El Monte Union High School District in Los Angeles County can finally answer yes.
The federal Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act includes a provision allowing schools to proactively offer plant-based milk options, such as soy milk, on the lunch line. It’s a major step forward for millions of students who can’t digest lactose or who choose nondairy options for health, ethical, religious or cultural reasons…