Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

SB3503      — SCH CD-FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTS

Last action — Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill regulates contracts for school food services.

This bill amends the School Code to set guidelines for contracts between school boards and food service management companies. It establishes a one-year contract limit with optional renewals, requires standardized evaluation criteria for bids, and mandates record-keeping for transparency.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Food service workers may face more structured employment terms due to the contract regulations.
  • Families: Parents can expect clearer guidelines and transparency in school food service contracts.

Summary

Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning the award of certain contracts to the lowest responsible bidder, provides that a contract for goods, services, or management in the operation of a school's food service entered into between a school board and a food service management company shall (1) be for a duration of no longer than one year, with options for yearly renewal of the contract not exceeding 4 additional years and (2) include a termination clause whereby either party may cancel for cause after a 60-day notification. Provides that all competitive bids for a contract for goods, services, or management in the operation of a school's food service entered into between a school board and a food service management company are subject to standardized evaluation criteria created by the State Board of Education for scoring that have been published on the State Board's website in advance. Provides that the school board shall maintain a record of the evaluation scoring, to be disclosed to all bidders within 10 days after the date of the award of the contract.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  4. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  5. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  7. To Procurement

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  9. Assigned to Executive

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  14. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  15. Referred to Assignments

  16. First Reading

  17. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (178)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3503      do?
Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning the award of certain contracts to the lowest responsible bidder, provides that a contract for goods, services, or management in the operation of a school's food service entered into between a school board and a food service management company shall (1) be for a duration of no longer than one year, with options for yearly renewal of the contract not exceeding 4 additional years and (2) include a termination clause whereby either party may cancel for cause after a 60-day notification. Provides that all competitive bids for a contract for goods, services, or management in the operation of a school's food service entered into between a school board and a food service management company are subject to standardized evaluation criteria created by the State Board of Education for scoring that have been published on the State Board's website in advance. Provides that the school board shall maintain a record of the evaluation scoring, to be disclosed to all bidders within 10 days after the date of the award of the contract.
Who sponsors SB3503     ?
SB3503      is sponsored by Mike Porfirio (Democrat), Christopher Belt (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Ram Villivalam (Democrat), and Michael E. Hastings (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3503     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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