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House Bill 555

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Last Action 03/16/26: posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 17 2026
Title AN ACT relating to school foods.
Bill Documents Current
Introduced
Bill Request Number 1503
Sponsors M. Pollock, G. Brown Jr., B. Chester-Burton, M. Dossett, W. Thomas
Summary of Original Version Amend KRS 158.854 to define “student-based enterprise”; authorize local school boards to permit student-based enterprises within their district to sell competitive foods throughout the school day; authorize local school boards to establish policies regarding the operation of and revenue generated by student-based enterprises; amend KRS 165.160 to exempt student-based enterprises from the penalties.
Index Headings of Original Version Administrative Regulations And Proceedings - Kentucky Board of Education, competitive food sales fines, student-based enterprise exemption
Boards And Commissions - Kentucky Board of Education, competitive food sales fines, student-based enterprise exemption
Boards And Commissions - Local board of education, competitive food sales authorization, student-based enterprises
Education, Elementary And Secondary - Competitive food sales, student-based enterprises, authorization
Education, Finance - Competitive food sales, student-based enterprises, authorization
Fees - Competitive food sales at schools, student-based enterprises, exemption
Foods And Beverages - School-based competitive food sales, student-based enterprises, authorization
Jump to Proposed Amendments Senate Committee Substitute 1
Senate Floor Amendment 1
Votes Vote History

Actions

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02/04/26
  • introduced in House
  • to Committee on Committees (H)
02/11/26
  • to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
02/18/26
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
02/19/26
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 20 2026
02/20/26
  • 3rd reading, passed 92-1
02/23/26
  • received in Senate
  • to Committee on Committees (S)
03/11/26
  • to Education (S)
03/12/26
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
03/13/26
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
03/16/26
  • floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 17 2026

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment Senate Committee Substitute 1
Summary Retain original provisions; specify that competitive foods sold by a student-based enterprise shall comply with minimum nutritional standards.
Index Headings Education, Elementary And Secondary - Competitive food sales, student-based enterprises, nutritional requirements
Foods And Beverages - School-based competitive food sales, student-based enterprises, nutritional requirements

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor G. Williams
Summary Amend to prohibit the sale of competitive foods while breakfast or lunch is being served as part of the federal food program.
Index Headings Education, Elementary And Secondary - Competitive food sales, student-based enterprises, time restrictions
Foods And Beverages - School-based competitive food sales, student-based enterprises, time restrictions

Last updated: 3/16/2026 11:08 PM (EDT)