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Illinois

Expressly allowing schools to serve school-grown produce to students

105 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/10-20.66

Last Visited 5/13/26
Policy Summary

This law expressly allows schools to serve school-grown produce to students. The law allows students to grow and harvest fruits and vegetables from school or community gardens and for schools to serve school-grown produce as long as it meets certain state food safety standards.

State Illinois
Jurisdiction Name Illinois
Jurisdiction Type state
Food System Topics
  • Farm to School
  • Institutional Procurement
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