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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Appropriates $67,000,000 to the State Board of Education for costs associated with the Healthy School Meals for All Program. Effective July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $67 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to support the Healthy School Meals for All Program, which is designed to provide free meals to students in schools across the state. The bill specifies that the full amount or a portion of the $67 million may be used, depending on the program's specific needs. The appropriation will become effective on July 1, 2025, which suggests a planned, strategic implementation of the program. The Healthy School Meals for All Program aims to ensure that students have access to nutritious meals regardless of their family's economic status, potentially reducing food insecurity and supporting student health and academic performance.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Maurice West (D)*,
Dee Avelar (D),
Diane Blair-Sherlock (D),
Marcus Evans (D),
Norma Hernandez (D),
Theresa Mah (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Suzanne Ness (D),
Nabeela Syed (D),
Ann Williams (D),
Last Action
House Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee Hearing (14:00:00 2/24/2026 118 and Virtual Room 2) (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2365&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2365.htm |
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