OK
Oklahoma Senate Bill SB1220

Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma Senate Bill SB1220

Introduced
2/5/24  

Caption

Schools; directing school districts to provide meals at no cost to certain students in certain school years. Effective date. Emergency.

Impact

The impact of SB1220 on state laws revolves around its provision for free school meals, which mandates the apportionment of funds from the State Board of Education specifically for this purpose. By legislating the requirements for school meal programs, the bill aligns with federal laws such as the National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act, ensuring that state policies reflect national standards for child nutrition. The effective date of the bill, set for July 1, 2024, allows school districts some time to implement the necessary changes to meet these requirements.

Summary

Senate Bill 1220 aims to enhance school nutrition by requiring school districts in Oklahoma to provide meals at no cost to children from low-income families for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. Specifically, the bill directs that meals be offered to children from households whose total annual income does not exceed 250% of the federal poverty level. This is part of a broader effort to ensure that students have access to adequate nutrition, which is crucial for their health and academic performance.

Contention

While the bill is predominantly seen as a positive step towards fostering better nutritional access for children, there may still be concerns regarding the funding and resources available for school districts to implement these changes effectively. Education advocates may highlight potential gaps in the allocation of funds and how these resources will be managed in practice. Additionally, stakeholders may discuss the implications of relying on federal guidelines and the necessity of state-level adjustments to accommodate the increased financial demands that come with offering free meals to students.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK HB1376

Schools; school nutrition; requiring schools to provide free school meals to certain children during the next two school years; effective date; emergency.

OK HB1885

Schools; creating the Healthy School Meals for All Act; requiring sufficient appropriation to provide meals at no cost to all children in the school district; effective date; emergency.

OK HB2727

Schools; school nutrition; requiring sufficient appropriation by the Legislature to provide meals at no cost to all children enrolled in the school district; effective date; emergency.

OK SB671

Schools; exempting certain school districts from imposing certain tuition fee on out-of-state students. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB154

Schools; providing exemptions from certain reading screening instruments to certain students. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB265

Schools; directing certain districts that exceed certain class size limits to receive certain grants. Effective date. Emergency.

OK HB2358

Schools; class size limitations and penalties; providing an exception for certain transfer students; effective date; emergency.

OK SB516

Charter schools; creating the Statewide Charter School Board; providing for succession to certain contracts. Effective date.

OK SB16

Schools; directing establishment of two-year pilot program for school districts to provide child care to employees. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB138

Schools; directing social studies subject matter standards to include certain instruction. Effective date. Emergency.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.