Loading chat...
KS SB387
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Government Efficiency
Click for details
AI Summary
-
School districts must verify household gross earned income for students deemed "at-risk" under the Kansas School Equity and Enhancement Act; students who fail to provide written income documentation lose at-risk status for state funding purposes
-
State Department of Education authorized to reimburse school districts for reduced-price meals (up to one breakfast and one lunch per student per day), subject to appropriations
-
Schools, districts, and local education agencies prohibited from seeking or implementing federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) payments under 42 U.S.C. § 1759a(a)(1)(F) without express legislative approval, effective July 1, 2026
-
When the legislature is not in session, schools may request CEP authorization from the Legislative Coordinating Council, which must meet within 14 calendar days to approve, deny, or refer the request to a legislative committee
-
Takes effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Requiring school districts to verify the household gross earned income of each student who qualifies for free meals under the national school lunch program and requiring legislative authorization to receive special assistance payments under federal law.
Last Action
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education
3/11/2026