305 ILCS 42/20

Current through Public Act 103-593

Section 305 ILCS 42/20 - Program features

Directly or through contract, the Secretary shall administer a program of nutrition outreach that shall include but shall not be limited to the following features:

(1) Statewide coordination.

(2) Coordination of efforts among State and local agencies, including but not limited to the Department of Human Services, the Department on Aging, the State Superintendent of Education, and community agencies involved in food assistance programs.

(3) Compilation of statistical data from State and local agencies and dissemination to community organizations.

(4) Provision of information as to the availability of, eligibility criteria for, and application procedures for food assistance programs.

(5) Nutrition education.

305 ILCS 42/20

Added by P.A. 093-0555, § 20, eff. 1/1/2004.