72-17,132. Food service programs; definitions. As used in this act, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “Board” means the board of education of a school district and the governing authority of any nonpublic school offering any of grades kindergarten to 12 in approved schools. (b) “State board” means the state board of education. (c) “Approved […]
72-17,133. Same; acceptance of benefits of federal acts; administration and supervision of programs; state plan. The state of Kansas does hereby accept the provisions and benefits of federal acts relating to food service programs. The state board is hereby designated as the agency for administration of food service programs and for supervision of the administration […]
72-17,134. State and federal funds; allocation and distribution; where deposited; payments. The state board shall be responsible for the allocation and distribution of state and federal funds for food service programs in accordance with this act and with the state plan. Such moneys shall be expended only in accordance with and for the purposes specified […]
72-17,135. Agreements with federal agencies and local boards authorized; rules and regulations. The state board shall enter into agreements with the United States department of agriculture and other agencies of the federal government for the purpose of participation in food service programs including programs provided for by the national school lunch act, as amended, and […]
72-17,136. Establishment and operation of programs; assistance; donations. The state board may provide for the state department of education to give technical advice and assistance to any board in connection with the establishment and operation of any food service program and may assist in training personnel therefor. The state board or any board may accept […]
72-17,137. Reimbursements from general fund; apportionment; prohibiting purchase of identifiable imported meats. (a) Each board shall be entitled to receive, from appropriations from the state general fund, six cents (6¢) for each type-A meal served under an approved school lunch program during each school year commencing with the 1978-79 school year. For the purpose of […]
72-17,138. Determination of amounts; reports; payments. Each board shall report information necessary for determination of entitlements under K.S.A. 72-17,137 to the state board monthly upon forms provided by it. Seventy-five percent (75%) of the apparent entitlement of each board for each month shall be paid upon proper application therefor by each board. All balances of […]
72-17,139. Food service fund established; sources; expenses; unlawful transfers; nonpublic schools, fund accounting. There is hereby established in every school district a fund which shall be called the “food service fund,” which fund shall consist of all moneys deposited therein or transferred thereto according to law. All moneys received by the school district for food […]
72-17,140. Appointments of authorized representatives; responsibilities. In accordance with the provisions of this act, each board having a food service program shall appoint an authorized representative who shall be responsible for the operation and management of the food service program. History: L. 1973, ch. 284, § 9; July 1.
72-17,141. Rules and regulations of state board; preservation of records; audits and inspections. The state board shall adopt rules and regulations for the keeping of records and the making of reports on programs under this act. Such records shall at all times be available for inspection and audit by authorized officials and shall be preserved […]
72-17,142. Studies; appraisals. The state board may in cooperation with other appropriate agencies and organizations conduct studies of methods of improving and expanding food service programs and promoting nutritional education in the schools and may conduct appraisals of the nutritive benefits of food service programs. History: L. 1973, ch. 284, § 11; July 1.
72-17,143. State and federal funds for establishment, maintenance, expansion; rules and regulations; especially needy schools. (a) The state board may, to the extent that funds are available therefor, allocate and distribute state and federal funds to any board, for the purpose of assisting in the establishment, maintenance and expansion of food service programs in schools, […]
72-17,144. Child-care institution defined; program authorization; applicability of act; exceptions. (a) As used in this section “child-care institution” means any nonprofit nursery school, child-care center, settlement house, summer camp or similar nonprofit institution devoted to the care and training of children if the same has been approved by the state board for the purposes of […]
72-17,145. School breakfast programs. (a) As used in this section, the term “school breakfast program” means a food service program under which breakfasts are made available by a board of education on a nonprofit basis to pupils in attendance at school, and for which such board receives assistance from funds appropriated by the congress of […]
72-17,146. Food service contracts authorized. (a) The board of education of any school district may enter into contracts with: (1) The governing authority of any nonpublic school or any child-care institution for the provision of meals for children in attendance at such nonpublic school or child-care institution; (2) the governing body of any municipality for […]
72-17,147. Same; conditions and limitations. No contract for the provision of meals pursuant to subsection (a)(3) of K.S.A. 72-17,146, and amendments thereto, may be entered into by the board of education of a school district and a state educational institution or corporation whose operations are substantially controlled by the state educational institution unless such institution […]
72-17,148. Nutrition and health education guidelines; adoption by state board. (a) The state board of education shall develop nutrition guidelines for all foods and beverages made available to students in Kansas public schools during the school day. In developing such guidelines, the state board of education shall consult with other state agencies, private foundations and […]
