HB5417

SCH CD-FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTS

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

HB5417 amends Illinois School Code to set criteria for food service contracts, including duration, evaluation, and preference for local suppliers.

HB5417 amends the Illinois School Code to establish criteria for food service contracts between school boards and food service management companies. The bill mandates that such contracts be for a duration of no longer than one year, with options for yearly renewals up to four additional years, and include a termination clause for either party. It requires that these contracts be subject to standardized evaluation criteria set by the State Board of Education, which must be published in advance.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25

2:00 PM

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

Mar 19

2:00 PM

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

History

Apr 13

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

Apr 13

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee