The bill amends K.S.A. 72-17,137 to enhance the reimbursement structure for local school boards providing reduced price school meals. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, each board will receive $0.40 for each meal served under the approved reduced price school meals program, as opposed to the previous reimbursement of $0.06 for type-A meals. Additionally, the bill prohibits local school boards from charging students participating in the reduced price meals program for these meals.

The bill also includes a provision that ensures funds received from the state general fund cannot be used for the purchase of identifiable imported meats, clarifying the definition of such meats. Furthermore, the existing section of K.S.A. 72-17,137 is repealed, indicating a significant update to the law governing school meal reimbursements. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 72-17
As introduced: 72-17