(WTVO) Some kids in Illinois might have trouble eating meals provided by their school, since they are not allowed to consume them for religious purposes.
A bill recently passed by the Illinois legislature, however, will change that.
The bill will require state-funded institutions to provide halal and kosher meals if they are requested, according to the Guardian. This includes schools, but also prisons and hospitals as well.
Halal, for some Muslims, means avoiding pork and alcohol. It is a set of guidelines for how animals are cared for and slaughtered for others.
“It’s definitely a historic moment,” said Gerald Hankerson, director of policy at the Muslim Civic Coalition. “We hope it can be replicated in other states. It is very needed.”
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