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This bill appropriates $67,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to support the Healthy School Meals for All Program, which aims to provide free meals to students in schools across the state. The funding will help cover the costs of implementing and maintaining this program, ensuring that students have access to nutritious meals regardless of their family's economic status. The appropriation becomes effective on July 1, 2025, which suggests the state is planning a structured rollout of the program to ensure smooth implementation. By allocating these funds, the bill seeks to address potential food insecurity among students and support their nutritional needs during the school day, potentially improving student health, attendance, and academic performance.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1419&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104