OK SB1895

Public school districts must annually identify students directly certified for free or reduced-price meals beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, including those participating in Medicaid, SNAP, FDPIR, TANF, or who are homeless, transient, or in foster care.

School boards in districts where all sites are eligible for the federal Community Eligibility Provision must annually adopt a resolution stating their level of participation, considered during the same meeting as the district budget.

Districts must provide parents and guardians of eligible students with meal program applications, instructions, and assistance upon request.

Students who cannot pay for meals or accrue meal debt cannot be publicly identified, denied meals, served alternative meals, required to work for meals, or penalized through restrictions on extracurricular activities, graduation, diplomas, or transcripts.

Effective date is July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage.