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 Bill Status of SB2841  93rd General Assembly


Short Description:  SCH CD-HEALTHY FOOD STANDARDS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Mattie Hunter

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/10-20.39 new
105 ILCS 5/34-18.30 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Provides that for public elementary schools, any food sold to students in competition with federally funded school meal programs must meet certain healthy food standards. Provides that during regular school hours and during federally funded school meal programs, water, nonfat and low-fat plain and flavored milk, soy milk, and rice milk, and 100% fruit juices that have no added sweeteners are the only beverages that may be sold to elementary school students, and provides that the serving size for a beverage may not exceed 12 ounces unless the beverage being sold is water. Provides that no foods of minimal nutritional value may be served on elementary school campuses during regular school hours. Requires school boards to encourage elementary school teachers not to use food as a reward or incentive for student behavior or academic performance. Requires the State Superintendent of Education to review and test compliance. Effective July 1, 2004.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2004SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter
  2/6/2004SenateFirst Reading
  2/6/2004SenateReferred to Rules
  1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die

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