Hawaii HB424 provides free school breakfast and lunch to eligible students starting in the 2025-2026 school year.

Hawaii HB424 amends state law to provide free school breakfast and lunch to students who qualify based on their household eligibility for reduced price meals under federal programs. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, students must submit an application and have it approved by the department to receive these meals. The meals must meet federal nutritional standards. The bill also ensures that no student is denied a meal due to unpaid balances and allows the department to set meal prices to cover costs.

Hawaii HB424 provides free school breakfast and lunch to eligible students starting in the 2025-2026 school year.

Hawaii HB424 amends state law to provide free school breakfast and lunch to students who qualify based on their household eligibility for reduced price meals under federal programs. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, students must submit an application and have it approved by the department to receive these meals. The meals must meet federal nutritional standards. The bill also ensures that no student is denied a meal due to unpaid balances and allows the department to set meal prices to cover costs.