Hawaii HB2296 reduces the minimum revenue requirement for school meals to one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals, aiming to make meals more.

Hawaii HB2296 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to lower the minimum revenue requirement for school meals from one-half to one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals. This change is intended to make school meals more affordable for families and encourage greater student participation in school meal programs. The department of education may adjust meal prices annually based on the previous year's costs, rounded to the nearest five cents, and provide lower rates or free meals to children based on their economic need.

Hawaii HB2296 reduces the minimum revenue requirement for school meals to one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals, aiming to make meals more.

Hawaii HB2296 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to lower the minimum revenue requirement for school meals from one-half to one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals. This change is intended to make school meals more affordable for families and encourage greater student participation in school meal programs. The department of education may adjust meal prices annually based on the previous year's costs, rounded to the nearest five cents, and provide lower rates or free meals to children based on their economic need.