HB4859

SCH CD-UNUSED FOOD SHARING

Final Passage·5/21/26

Illinois HB4859 mandates school districts to include a food sharing plan in their local wellness policy, focusing on needy students.

HB4859 amends the School Code to require school districts to incorporate a food sharing plan into their local wellness policy, focusing on needy students. The plan must be developed and supported by the district's local health department. Schools can comply by implementing a share table, a designated area where students can place unopened food items they do not wish to consume for others to take at no cost. The school district may develop a policy on standard operating procedures for share tables, referencing USDA guidance.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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7
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 28

2:00 PM

Senate Education Committee Hearing

Mar 19

2:00 PM

House Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Sent to the Governor

May 21

Senate

Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000

May 21

House

Passed Both Houses