1. The board of a school district may prepare and provide meals, snacks, or other food services for any events or programs occurring on or off school property, provided the events or programs: a. Are hosted by or under the auspices of the school district; or b. Involve child care centers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program Act [Pub. L. 108-265; 118 Stat. 729; 42 U.S.C. 1766 et seq.].

2. a. The board of a school district may enter into a contract to prepare and provide meals, snacks, or other food services for persons or programs other than those in subsection 1, provided any person that wishes to enter a contract with the board under this subdivision first demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that there are no private entities able and willing to enter into such a contract. b. The board of a school district may not advertise to the general public its willingness to provide meals, snacks, or other food services under this section.