Kansas SB438 requires eligible school boards to consider joining the community eligibility program, with a financial hardship exception, and mandates.

Kansas SB438 mandates that eligible boards of education consider participation in the community eligibility program, which provides free meals to qualifying students. The bill allows for a financial hardship exception if participation would negatively impact the district. It also requires the state department of education to assist school districts in their efforts to join the program.

Kansas SB438 requires eligible school boards to consider joining the community eligibility program, with a financial hardship exception, and mandates.

Kansas SB438 mandates that eligible boards of education consider participation in the community eligibility program, which provides free meals to qualifying students. The bill allows for a financial hardship exception if participation would negatively impact the district. It also requires the state department of education to assist school districts in their efforts to join the program.