SB387

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.

Chamber Passed·2/13/26

Kansas SB387 mandates school districts to verify student income for free meal eligibility and requires legislative approval for special assistance.

Kansas SB387 requires school districts to verify the household gross earned income of students who qualify for free meals under the national school lunch program. This verification must be based on written evidence and applies to students who qualified through a national school lunch program application, excluding those certified directly. Additionally, the bill stipulates that no school, district, or agency can seek legislative coordinating council approval for special assistance payments under federal law without express legislative consent. This requirement takes effect from July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 22–18 · Feb 13
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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18 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 2

1:30 PM

House Education Hearing

Jan 29

9:30 AM

Senate Government Efficiency Hearing

History

Mar 20

House

House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507

Mar 11

House

House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education

Mar 2

House

House Hearing: Monday, March 2, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 218-N