I appreciated the Sun-Times’ recent article “Illinois schools wouldn’t have to serve cheapest food possible under new bill,” highlighting state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth’s legislation (HB 4813) that would remove the requirement that schools opt for the lowest bidder when considering food service contracts.
Allowing schools to take into account more than just the cheapest option will hopefully provide more children with high-quality, nutritious meals. As a retired major general from the U.S. Air Force, supporting policies that provide children with access to healthy food is a main priority for me.
