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KS HB2637
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robyn Essex
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AI Summary
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School boards must determine the number of students in each school who qualify for free meals under the national school lunch program and may provide instruction to families to ensure accurate participation
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Eligible school districts must consider participation in the federal Community Eligibility Provision (42 U.S.C. § 1759a), which allows high-poverty schools to provide free meals to all students
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If a board desires participation and it would not cause financial hardship, the board must adopt a resolution by majority vote to officially affirm participation
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School districts claiming financial hardship must demonstrate the hardship in an open public meeting and adopt a resolution by majority vote declaring inability to participate
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The Kansas State Department of Education must assist qualifying school districts with efforts to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision
Legislative Description
Requiring eligible boards of education to consider participation in the community eligibility provision, providing a financial hardship exception from such participation and requiring the state department of education to assist school districts seeking such participation.
Last Action
House Hearing: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N
2/12/2026