26RS HB 555

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Last Action	02/23/26: to Committee on Committees (S)
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
Votes	Vote History

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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)