Bill > HB2092

This bill amends Oklahoma's school lunch program regulations by adding the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 to the list of federal laws governing school meal programs and introducing new provisions for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The bill defines key terms such as "identified students" (students directly certified for free meals through programs like SNAP or TANF), and establishes that schools with at least 25% identified students must participate in the CEP. School districts are encouraged to group schools strategically to maximize CEP participation, allowing schools with lower identified student percentages to participate if the group average meets the threshold. Schools that already provide free meals to all students through alternative arrangements are exempt from these requirements. The legislation aims to expand access to free school meals for students in high-poverty areas by leveraging federal nutrition assistance programs. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause to emphasize its immediate importance for public health and safety.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2092&Session=2600