AN ACT relating to school foods.

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 Proceedings Boards and Commissions Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Finance Fees Foods And Beverages

Introduced: February 4, 2026

Last action: April 10, 2026

(Acts Ch. 81)

In effect since July 15, 2026

Acts from the 2026 Regular Session that don't carry an emergency clause or set their own effective date took effect 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This bill creates a new category called a "student-based enterprise" in Kentucky school law and allows local school boards to decide whether to permit these enterprises to sell food and beverages on school grounds throughout the school day. School boards would also be able to set their own rules for how these enterprises operate and how the money they earn is used. The bill also removes certain penalties that would otherwise apply to these types of enterprises. Who it may affect: local school boards, school staff and students involved in running food-related school enterprises, and school districts across Kentucky.

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