AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples is raising objections to a school district pilot program that encourages kids to eat meatless lunches once a week.
The program at the Drippings Springs School District offers meat-free lunch options on Mondays to students in its three elementary schools.
Among the food items offered to students this Monday were a black-bean burrito, vegetarian chili with cornbread, baby carrots and sliced peaches. On past Mondays, students could choose cheese sandwiches, cheese ravioli, spinach salad and vegetarian soups.
Students can still eat meaty meals on Mondays, but must bring their lunches from home.