HB2637

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.

Introduced·2/3/26
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2637 mandates school boards to consider joining the community eligibility provision and allows financial hardship exceptions.

Kansas HB2637 requires eligible boards of education to consider participation in the community eligibility provision, which allows schools to provide free breakfasts and lunches to all students. If participation would cause financial hardship, the board can opt out after demonstrating this in a public meeting and voting. The state department of education must assist school districts in joining the program. This act takes effect upon publication in the statute book.

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Calendar

Feb 12

1:30 PM

House Education Hearing

History

Feb 12

House

House Hearing: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N

Feb 3

House

House Introduced

Feb 3

House

House Referred to Committee on Education