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House Bill 555

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Last Action 03/13/26: 2nd reading, to Rules
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
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

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

Last updated: 3/13/2026 3:24 PM (EDT)