ILLINOIS (KFVS) – Governor JB Pritzker signed a new law enabling school districts to additional partnerships with food stuff providers that prioritize the wellness of pupils.

In accordance to the governor’s workplace, Household Bill 4813 suggests meals company vendors that participate in any of the USDA’s little one nourishment systems are exempt from contract bidding requirements.

“Illinois pupils have earned healthful, sustainable food stuff choices at every single transform,” claimed Gov. Pritzker. “Schools are a haven. They are where by our state’s kids devote most of their time outside the house of the dwelling, and our universities give reputable, steady foods for students, working day in and day out. With this laws, Illinois’ colleges will be in a position to provide healthy foods options without getting to bounce as a result of unwanted, bureaucratic hoops.”

Earlier this thirty day period, Gov. Pritzker recognized the Healthier Foods Entry Program, growing access to healthier food items in underserved locations.

“Improving obtain to healthier food items solutions in college is important in our motivation to make certain that our children have what they want to be nicely and supported as they increase and understand,” mentioned Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton. “In Illinois, we put kids and education first, and we are undertaking that by delivering students the wholesome, nourishing, and equitable environments they will need to acquire to their comprehensive opportunity.”

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