(1)
- (a) School meals program revenues shall be under the control of the state board and may only be disbursed, transferred, or drawn upon by the state board's order.
- (b) The school meals program revenues may only be used to provide school meals and a school meals program in the state's LEAs in accordance with standards established by the state board.
(2)
- (a) The state board shall apportion the school meals program revenues according to the number of school children receiving school meals in each LEA.
- (b) The state board and LEA governing boards shall employ staff to administer and supervise the school meals program and purchase supplies and equipment.
- (3) The costs of the school meals program shall be included in the state board's annual budget.
Amended by Chapter 21, 2020 General Session