The bill mandates that each school district in Kansas must verify the eligibility of students for free meals under the national school lunch program based on written evidence of household gross earned income. This verification process applies only to students who qualified through a national school lunch program application and excludes those who were directly certified. Additionally, starting July 1, 2026, schools, school districts, or local education agencies are prohibited from seeking federal authorization for special assistance payments under the community eligibility provision without explicit legislative consent.

In cases where the legislature is not in session, the bill allows schools or districts to notify the legislative coordinating council of their intent to seek such authorization. The council is required to meet within 14 days of receiving the notification to either approve or deny the request or refer it to a legislative committee for further review. This process aims to ensure legislative oversight over federal assistance programs related to school meal provisions.