Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced 4 R cosponsors

HB2637 — Requiring eligible boards of education to consider participation in the community eligibility provision, providing a financial hardship exception from such participation and requiring the state department of education to assist school districts seeking such participation.

Last action — Died in Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

AN ACT concerning education; relating to school districts; requiring eligible boards of education to consider participation in the community eligibility program; providing a financial hardship exception to such participation; requiring the state department of education to assist school districts seeking such participation.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died in Committee

  2. Hearing: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:30 PM — Room 218-N

  3. Referred to House Committee on Education

  4. Introduced

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (160)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2637 do?
AN ACT concerning education; relating to school districts; requiring eligible boards of education to consider participation in the community eligibility program; providing a financial hardship exception to such participation; requiring the state department of education to assist school districts seeking such participation.
Who sponsors HB2637?
HB2637 is sponsored by Representative Williams, Charlotte Esau (Republican), Lauren Bohi (Republican), Angela Stiens (Republican), and Robyn R. Essex (Republican).
What is the current status of HB2637?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB2637?
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