This bill amends existing legislation regarding the application process for free or reduced-price meals in schools. It eliminates the reference to optional applications and mandates that no minor child can be enrolled in a public school unless their parent or guardian completes an application for free or reduced-price meals. School districts are required to provide these applications during the enrollment process. Additionally, parents or guardians have the option to opt out of the meal programs by completing a specific form provided by the school district.

Furthermore, the bill requires the State Department of Education to ensure that school districts inform parents and guardians about the enrollment requirements related to free or reduced-price meals. This includes providing clear information on school district websites and in any notices or publications regarding the meal programs. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2026, and it includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.