Illinois has mandated public schools to provide halal and kosher meal options upon request.
In a state first, Illinois governor JB Pritzker signed the Senate Bill 457, also known as the “Faith by Plate Act,” into law.
Illinois becomes the first US state to require public schools, hospitals, and other state-operated facilities to provide halal and kosher meal options upon request, according to information shared by the Muslim Civic Coalition and state senator Villivalam's office.
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Muhammad Ali Bandial