Hawaii HB191 mandates the Department of Education to adopt procurement rules favoring unprocessed locally grown and raised agricultural products for.

Hawaii HB191 requires the Department of Education to create procurement rules for school food programs that prioritize unprocessed locally grown and raised agricultural products. The rules must align with federal geographic preference guidance and include provisions for contract management, quality assessments, and dispute resolution. The act aims to enhance local food access, public health, and economic benefits for local farmers. The rules must not supersede the competitive bidding process.

Hawaii HB191 mandates the Department of Education to adopt procurement rules favoring unprocessed locally grown and raised agricultural products for.

Hawaii HB191 requires the Department of Education to create procurement rules for school food programs that prioritize unprocessed locally grown and raised agricultural products. The rules must align with federal geographic preference guidance and include provisions for contract management, quality assessments, and dispute resolution. The act aims to enhance local food access, public health, and economic benefits for local farmers. The rules must not supersede the competitive bidding process.