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OK SB28
OK SB28Schools; directing school districts to provide meals at no cost to certain students in certain school years. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-119, which relates to school nutrition; updating statutory language; requiring school districts to provide meals at no cost to certain children in certain school years; requiring apportionment of funds for certain purpose; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill amends Oklahoma state law to require school districts to provide free meals to children from households with annual incomes at or below 250% of the federal poverty level during the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. The legislation updates existing language related to school lunch programs and ensures that funds appropriated to the State Board of Education for school lunch matching will be apportioned to districts to support this initiative. The bill aims to reduce financial barriers to student nutrition by guaranteeing no-cost meals for children from lower-income families during those two specific school years. It will take effect on July 1, 2025, and contains an emergency clause, which means it can be implemented immediately upon passage and approval. The bill modifies Section 3-119 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, aligning with national nutrition acts and providing additional support for students' nutritional needs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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