State to Chicago students: Keep your filthy hands away from your food

A strange piece of legislation is coming out of Springfield, as the House passed a resolution requiring Chicago Public Schools students to wash their hands before eating.

WBEZ reports that supporters, including Rep. Monique Davis, think the measure will instill healthy habits. Says Davis:

How many times are communicable diseases spread because children failed to do the simple task of washing his or her hands because no adult required it?

Why isn't the House cracking down on those ruffians in Romeoville? (Just kidding, Romeoville)

But seriously. Why does this legislation focus solely on Chicago? And how will it be enforced?

According to WBEZ, Rep. Mary Flowers (D-Chicago), the chief sponsor, "says she focused only on Chicago schools as a way to make sure the district improved plumbing in its facilities. House lawmakers approved the plan 68-47 and it now moves to the state Senate."