Bill > HB2656

This bill establishes the "no kid hungry in schools program" within the state department of education, administered by the state board of education, to provide state aid to participating school districts for meals served to students. To qualify, school districts must participate in the national school lunch program and school breakfast program, and meet certain criteria related to student eligibility for free or reduced-price meals, potentially including participation in the community eligibility provision. The program aims to reimburse school districts for the cost of providing up to two federally reimbursable meals per student per school day at no cost to the student. The state aid amount will be calculated by subtracting federal reimbursements and any existing state aid from the federal reimbursement rate for a free meal, as determined annually by the United States Department of Agriculture. The bill also amends existing laws to reflect these changes and repeals the original sections, ensuring that school districts that meet the program's requirements and have not received a waiver for providing breakfast in every attendance center will receive this additional state funding.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2656/