Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act

This bill aims to put more salad bars in schools that take part in the National School Lunch Program. It tells the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to set up a plan to promote salad bars, offer training and resources to schools, and run a competitive grant program. The grants would help schools cover a one-time cost to install a salad bar, including needed equipment. The goal is to help more students choose fruits and vegetables at lunch.

Priority may go to schools with many low‑income students, schools in food deserts, or schools that provide nutrition education. The grant program would last five years. USDA must report to Congress on results and then update its salad bar guidance. No new funding is authorized; existing funds must be used.

• Who is affected: Schools and school food authorities in the National School Lunch Program; students, especially in lower‑income areas or food deserts.
• What changes: USDA marketing plan, training, and technical help; one‑time installation grants for salad bars and required equipment.
• When: Plan within 90 days after enactment; report within 1 year; guidance updated 90 days after the report; grants end after 5 years.