Illinois Policies

Model Local Wellness Policy
Model Local Wellness Policy proposed by the Healthy Schools Campaign

2009 Illinois Legislation relevant to Farm to School programs
HB78 Farm Fresh Schools Program (Public Act 96-0153) House Vote: 113 - 1 Senate Vote 54 - 0 Contact: Rep. Sandy Cole (Springfield office: 217/782-7320; District office: 847/543-0062) House Sponsors : Rep. Sandy Cole - Sandra M. Pihos - Suzanne Bassi - Roger L. Eddy - LaShawn K. Ford, Elizabeth Coulson, Patricia R. Bellock, Keith Farnham, Monique D. Davis, Michael K. Smith, Kenneth Dunkin, Jim Sacia, Lisa M. Dugan, Jack D. Franks, Al Riley and Linda Chapa LaVia Senate Sponsors: (Sen. David Koehler - Linda Holmes - Jacqueline Y. Collins) ? Provides that the Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the State Board of Education and the Department of Public Health, shall create the Farm Fresh Schools Program. ? Provides that the intent of the Program is to reduce obesity and improve nutrition and public health, as well as strengthen local agricultural economies by increasing access to and promoting the consumption of locally grown fruits and vegetables in schools and increasing physical activities and programs that promote pupil wellness. ? Provides that the Department of Agriculture and the State Board of Education shall jointly administer a process to review grant proposals and award grants on a competitive basis to eligible applicants to implement the Program. ? The first 6 grants shall be awarded in 6 different counties, including 3 urban counties and 3 rural counties with a significant agricultural economy. ? Creates the Farm Fresh Schools Program Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. (No funds were attached to the legislation, however.) HB3990 Illinois Food, Farms, and Jobs Act (Public Act 96-579) House Vote: 117 - 0 Senate Vote: 57 - 1 Contact: Jim Braun 515/229-2679; Debbie Hillman 847/328-7175 DLHillman@sbcglobal.net House Sponsors: Rep. Julie Hamos - Jim Sacia - Lisa M. Dugan - Shane Cultra - Robert F. Flider, Kay Hatcher, William D. Burns, Linda Chapa LaVia, Ronald A. Wait, LaShawn K. Ford, Karen May, Mary E. Flowers, Mike Boland, Deborah L. Graham, Marlow H. Colvin, Maria Antonia Berrios, Susana A. Mendoza, Sara Feigenholtz, Barbara Flynn Currie, Elizabeth Coulson, William Davis, Jim Watson, Ed Sullivan, Jr., Sidney H. Mathias, Sandra M. Pihos, Naomi D. Jakobsson, Sandy Cole, Mike Bost, Joseph M. Lyons, Careen M. Gordon, Jack D. Franks and Keith Farnham Senate Sponsors: (Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins - David Koehler - Michael W. Frerichs - Heather Steans, James T. Meeks, A. J. Wilhelmi, Michael Noland, Linda Holmes, Tim Bivins, Toi W. Hutchinson, Deanna Demuzio, Iris Y. Martinez, Ira I. Silverstein, Jeffrey M. Schoenberg, Kimberly A. Lightford, Mattie Hunter, David Luechtefeld, Donne E. Trotter, Emil Jones, III, Antonio Mu?oz, Martin A. Sandoval, Kwame Raoul, Susan Garrett, William R. Haine, Terry Link, Michael Bond, John M. Sullivan, M. Maggie Crotty, Louis S. Viverito, Dan Kotowski, Gary Forby, Bill Brady, William Delgado, Kirk W. Dillard, Rickey R. Hendon, Don Harmon, Dale A. Righter, Larry K. Bomke, Pamela J. Althoff and James F. Clayborne, Jr.) What does the Illinois Food, Farms, and Jobs Act do? ? Implements an economic development strategy to enrich Illinois families, businesses, rural and urban communities, and the state?s treasury. (see complete strategy -- www.foodfarmsjobs.org) ? Creates economic development by uniting our abundant resources: rich farmland, a temperate climate, a rich farming heritage, and a large, diverse customer population. ? Supplements long-term public health strategies to curb childhood diabetes and obesity. ? Ensures our preparedness in the event of a natural or humanly created emergency. ? Releases the entrepreneurial spirit of every Illinois citizen. How will these goals be accomplished? ? Directs state agencies to align their missions in support of this economic development, public health, and emergency preparedness strategy. ? Facilitates state agencies (20% by 2020) and state-funded institutions (10% by 2020) reaching local food procurement goals (not mandates). ? Assembles a team that harmonizes and streamlines rules and regulations affecting local food production, processing, and marketing. ? Creates an Illinois Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Council to coordinate the development of community-based farm and food networks statewide. Sections of the Illinois Food, Farms, and Jobs Act relevant to Farm-to-School programs Section 5. Definitions. "Local farm or food products" are products grown, processed, packaged, and distributed by Illinois citizens or businesses located wholly within the borders of Illinois. Section 10. Procurement goals for local farm or food products. (a) In order to create, strengthen, and expand local farm and food economies throughout Illinois, it shall be the goal of this State that 20% of all food and food products purchased by State agencies and State-owned facilities, including, without limitation, facilities for persons with mental health and developmental disabilities, correctional facilities, and public universities, shall, by 2020, be local farm or food products. (b) The Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Council established under this Act shall support and encourage that 10% of food and food products purchased by entities funded in part or in whole by State dollars, which spend more than $25,000 per year on food or food products for its students, residents, or clients, including, without limitation, public schools, child care facilities, after-school programs, and hospitals, shall, by 2020, be local farm or food products. (c) To meet the goals set forth in this Section, when a State contract for purchase of food or food products is to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, an otherwise qualified bidder who will fulfill the contract through the use of local farm or food products may be given preference over other bidders, provided that the cost included in the bid of local farm or food products is not more than 10% greater than the cost included in a bid that is not for local farm or food products.

HB78 Farm Fresh Schools Program (Public Act 96-0153)
House Sponsors : Rep. Sandy Cole - Sandra M. Pihos - Suzanne Bassi - Roger L. Eddy - LaShawn K. Ford, Elizabeth Coulson, Patricia R. Bellock, Keith Farnham, Monique D. Davis, Michael K. Smith, Kenneth Dunkin, Jim Sacia, Lisa M. Dugan, Jack D. Franks, Al Riley and Linda Chapa LaVia Senate Sponsors: (Sen. David Koehler - Linda Holmes - Jacqueline Y. Collins) ? Provides that the Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the State Board of Education and the Department of Public Health, shall create the Farm Fresh Schools Program. ? Provides that the intent of the Program is to reduce obesity and improve nutrition and public health, as well as strengthen local agricultural economies by increasing access to and promoting the consumption of locally grown fruits and vegetables in schools and increasing physical activities and programs that promote pupil wellness. ? Provides that the Department of Agriculture and the State Board of Education shall jointly administer a process to review grant proposals and award grants on a competitive basis to eligible applicants to implement the Program. ? The first 6 grants shall be awarded in 6 different counties, including 3 urban counties and 3 rural counties with a significant agricultural economy. ? Creates the Farm Fresh Schools Program Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. (No funds were attached to the legislation, however.)

Illinois Food, Farms, and Jobs Act (Public Act 96-579)
Contact: Jim Braun 515/229-2679; Debbie Hillman 847/328-7175 DLHillman@sbcglobal.net House Sponsors: Rep. Julie Hamos - Jim Sacia - Lisa M. Dugan - Shane Cultra - Robert F. Flider, Kay Hatcher, William D. Burns, Linda Chapa LaVia, Ronald A. Wait, LaShawn K. Ford, Karen May, Mary E. Flowers, Mike Boland, Deborah L. Graham, Marlow H. Colvin, Maria Antonia Berrios, Susana A. Mendoza, Sara Feigenholtz, Barbara Flynn Currie, Elizabeth Coulson, William Davis, Jim Watson, Ed Sullivan, Jr., Sidney H. Mathias, Sandra M. Pihos, Naomi D. Jakobsson, Sandy Cole, Mike Bost, Joseph M. Lyons, Careen M. Gordon, Jack D. Franks and Keith Farnham Senate Sponsors: (Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins - David Koehler - Michael W. Frerichs - Heather Steans, James T. Meeks, A. J. Wilhelmi, Michael Noland, Linda Holmes, Tim Bivins, Toi W. Hutchinson, Deanna Demuzio, Iris Y. Martinez, Ira I. Silverstein, Jeffrey M. Schoenberg, Kimberly A. Lightford, Mattie Hunter, David Luechtefeld, Donne E. Trotter, Emil Jones, III, Antonio Mu?oz, Martin A. Sandoval, Kwame Raoul, Susan Garrett, William R. Haine, Terry Link, Michael Bond, John M. Sullivan, M. Maggie Crotty, Louis S. Viverito, Dan Kotowski, Gary Forby, Bill Brady, William Delgado, Kirk W. Dillard, Rickey R. Hendon, Don Harmon, Dale A. Righter, Larry K. Bomke, Pamela J. Althoff and James F. Clayborne, Jr.) What does the Illinois Food, Farms, and Jobs Act do? ?Implements an economic development strategy to enrich Illinois families, businesses, rural and urban communities, and the state?s treasury. (see complete strategy -- www.foodfarmsjobs.org) ?Creates economic development by uniting our abundant resources: rich farmland, a temperate climate, a rich farming heritage, and a large, diverse customer population. ?Supplements long-term public health strategies to curb childhood diabetes and obesity. ?Ensures our preparedness in the event of a natural or humanly created emergency. ?Releases the entrepreneurial spirit of every Illinois citizen. How will these goals be accomplished? ?Directs state agencies to align their missions in support of this economic development, public health, and emergency preparedness strategy. ?Facilitates state agencies (20% by 2020) and state-funded institutions (10% by 2020) reaching local food procurement goals (not mandates). ?Assembles a team that harmonizes and streamlines rules and regulations affecting local food production, processing, and marketing. ?Creates an Illinois Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Council to coordinate the development of community-based farm and food networks statewide.