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KS SB438
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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School districts must annually determine the number of students qualifying for free meals under the national school lunch program and may provide instruction to families to ensure accurate participation counts
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Boards of education of 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 participation is desired and financially feasible, the board must adopt a resolution by majority vote directing the superintendent to perform necessary tasks for enrollment
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School districts may opt out if participation would cause financial hardship, but must demonstrate the hardship in an open public meeting and adopt a resolution declaring the election not to participate
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The Kansas State Department of Education must assist qualifying school districts in their efforts to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision
Legislative Description
Requiring eligible boards of education to consider participation in the community eligibility program, providing a financial hardship exception from such participation and requiring the state department of education to assist school districts seeking such participation.
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education
3/11/2026