Hawaii HB1075 lowers the minimum revenue requirement for school meal prices to increase affordability and participation.

Hawaii HB1075 amends the pricing structure for school meals to ensure that the revenue from meal sales covers at least one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals. This change aims to make school meals more affordable for families and increase student participation in school meal programs. The bill adjusts the statutory requirement from one-half to one-quarter of the meal preparation cost, allowing for annual price adjustments based on the previous year's costs. Additionally, the department is required to provide lower rates or free meals to children based on their economic need.

Hawaii HB1075 lowers the minimum revenue requirement for school meal prices to increase affordability and participation.

Hawaii HB1075 amends the pricing structure for school meals to ensure that the revenue from meal sales covers at least one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals. This change aims to make school meals more affordable for families and increase student participation in school meal programs. The bill adjusts the statutory requirement from one-half to one-quarter of the meal preparation cost, allowing for annual price adjustments based on the previous year's costs. Additionally, the department is required to provide lower rates or free meals to children based on their economic need.