HB 646 requires all school districts to establish an online application system for students to apply for free or reduced-price school meals. This directly affects public school districts by mandating a digital replacement for paper applications. The bill allocates $200,000 in state funding (ending June 30, 2027) to the Department of Education to provide grants of up to $7,500 per district for purchasing the necessary software. The key mechanism is the state-funded grant program to help districts implement the online application process.