USA
Illinois Plant-Based School Lunch Option
Summary Description
Requires school districts to provide a plant-based school lunch option.
Species
Jurisdiction
USA
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Legislation
Status
In force
Legal Value
Binding
Date Enacted
N/A
Date Updated
January, 2024
Official Citation
School Breakfast and Lunch Program Act, 1102-0761, Illinois (USA) (2022)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Requires school districts to provide a plant-based school lunch option that complies with the National School Lunch Program to students who submit a prior request to the school district. The new law states: "As a part of the school lunch program, a school district shall provide a plant-based school lunch option that complies with federal nutritional mandates to those students who submit a prior request to the school district requesting a plant-based school lunch option."
Weaknesses
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