Missouri Revised Statutes Title XII. Public Health and Welfare § 191.803. Boards of education to establish breakfast program--rules--waiver, procedure

1. By July 1, 1993, the board of education of each school in this state in which thirty-five percent or more of the students enrolled in the school on October first of the preceding school year were eligible for free or reduced price meals shall establish a school breakfast program.

2. The department of elementary and secondary education may promulgate rules and regulations necessary for implementation of sections 191.800 to 191.815 in compliance with federal guidelines pursuant to the provisions of 42 U.S.C. 1773.

3. A school shall receive a waiver from the requirements of this section if the school board of the school district by majority vote adopts a resolution requesting a waiver.

4. A school district requesting a waiver must file in writing notification that it has adopted a resolution which excuses the district from the requirements of this section. Such writing shall be filed with the Missouri department of elementary and secondary education. Such a waiver shall be valid for a period of three years.