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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