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HB2402: Senate Substitute for HB 2402 by Committee on Education - Requiring eligible boards of education to consider participation in the community eligibility provision, providing a financial hardship exception to such participation, requiring the state department of education to assist school districts seeking such participation, extending the application deadline for authorization to operate as a public innovative district from December 1 to May 1 and deeming such applications approved if not approved or denied within 45 days of submission.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill requires eligible school boards to consider participating in a program that provides free meals for all students. It also allows schools facing financial hardship to opt out and offers state assistance to districts seeking participation.

Who This Affects

This affects Kansas school districts and their students, particularly those from low-income families who would benefit from the free meal program.

Key Provisions

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Timeline

Introduced

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Last Action

House Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Apr 8, 2026

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