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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that, after January 1, 2027, a school district may not procure disposable food service containers that are composed in whole or in part from polystyrene foam for use at any school and instead shall offer only compostable foodware or recyclable foodware for use at the school. Provides that, after January 1, 2028 or at the renewal of its next contract, whichever occurs later, no vendor contracted through a school district may provide a school with disposable food service containers that are composed in whole or in part from polystyrene foam at any site owned or leased by the school district and instead shall offer only compostable foodware or recyclable foodware for use at sites owned or leased by the school district.
AI Summary
This bill amends the School Code to prohibit school districts from using disposable food service containers made with polystyrene foam, a type of plastic material, starting January 1, 2027. The legislation defines key terms such as "compostable foodware" (one-time use items that can be composted) and "recyclable foodware" (items that can be recycled through standard residential pickup), and requires schools to exclusively use these alternative containers instead of polystyrene foam containers. After January 1, 2028, or when their current contract is renewed, vendors contracted with school districts must also comply with this requirement, ensuring that no polystyrene foam containers are used at any school-owned or leased site. The bill provides some exceptions for specific types of serviceware, such as coolers used for seafood processing or packaging raw meat, and aims to reduce single-use plastic waste in school environments by promoting more environmentally friendly food service container options.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1087&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1087.htm |
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