House
Signed By Governor
2026 Regular Session
HB555
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Amend KRS 158.854 to define “student-based enterprise”; authorize local school boards to permit student-based enterprises within their district to sell competitive foods throughout the school day; authorize local school boards to establish policies regarding the operation of and revenue generated by student-based enterprises; amend KRS 165.160 to exempt student-based enterprises from the penalties.
Administrative Regulations and ProceedingsBoards and CommissionsEducation, Elementary and SecondaryEducation, FinanceFeesFoods And Beverages
Introduced: February 4, 2026
Last action: April 10, 2026
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 81)
Legislative History
Feb 4, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 4, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 11, 2026 · House
To Primary And Secondary Education (H)
Feb 18, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Feb 19, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 19, 2026 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Friday, February 20 2026 (clerical)
Feb 20, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 92-1 (clerical)
Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
Received In Senate
Primary Sponsor
Sarge.Pollock@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (4)
George.Brown@kylegislature.gov
beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov
Myron.Dossett@kylegislature.gov
Walker.Thomas@kylegislature.gov