Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 158.855 – Purchase of Kentucky-grown agricultural products permitted by local school board or school district participating in any United States Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Program -- Exemption from KRS 45A.345 to 45A.460 and 424.260.

(1) As used in this section:
1. (a)
2. (b) "Agricultural product" has the same meaning as in KRS 260.016; and "Kentucky-grown agricultural product" has the same meaning as in KRS 260.016.
(2) A local school board or local school district participating in any of the United States Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Programs may purchase Kentucky- grown agricultural products in accordance with federal law and shall not be subject to KRS 45A.345 to 45A.460 or 424.260.
(3) This section shall not be construed to exempt a local school board or local school district from any other requirement established by state or federal law.

Effective: March 27, 2026

History: Created 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 8, sec. 1, effective March 27, 2026.