Trump Signs Bill Allowing Return of Whole Milk in Schools

The legislation complements the new ‘upside-down’ food pyramid unveiled by federal agencies last week.

President Donald Trump speaks during a bill signing in the Oval Office on Jan. 14, 2026. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

President Donald Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act on Jan. 14, overhauling previous Department of Agriculture guidelines that required milk served in school cafeterias to be fat-free or low-fat. It was the first bill signed by the president in 2026.

Now, schools have the freedom to serve whole milk, flavored or unflavored, as well as organic milk.