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SB438: 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.
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Plain-Language Summary
This bill requires eligible school boards to consider participating in a program that provides free meals to all students. It also allows schools facing financial hardship to opt out and offers state assistance to those seeking participation.
Who This Affects
This affects Kansas school districts and their students, particularly those from low-income families who may benefit from the free meal program.
Key Provisions
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Timeline
Introduced
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education
Mar 10, 2026
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