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This bill appropriates $18,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Education (ISBE) to cover the expenses of implementing a statewide master contract for prepackaged meals, as outlined in Public Act 103-1076. The legislation specifies that the full amount of $18 million may be used, or a lesser amount if necessary, to support the development and execution of a comprehensive contract for providing prepackaged meals across the state. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, which suggests this is part of a planned initiative to improve meal services, potentially for schools or other state-supported food programs. By establishing a statewide master contract, the state aims to potentially streamline meal procurement, ensure consistent quality, and potentially reduce costs through a centralized contracting approach.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2642&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104