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.

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.