This bill establishes a new requirement for public school districts in Oklahoma regarding the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which allows districts to provide free meals to all students in exchange for federal assistance. The bill defines the term "community eligibility provision" and mandates that any eligible school district that opts not to participate in this program must notify the State Department of Education by September 1 each year, starting in 2027. The notification must include the reason for the district's decision not to participate.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency clause, indicating its immediate necessity for the preservation of public peace, health, or safety. This provision ensures that the law will be enacted promptly upon passage and approval.