Hawaii SB221 mandates free school breakfast and lunch for eligible students starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
Hawaii SB221 amends state statutes to require free school breakfast and lunch for students who qualify based on their household's eligibility for reduced price meals under federal programs. Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, these meals must meet federal nutritional standards. The bill also prohibits denying meals due to unpaid balances and requires the Department of Education to set meal prices to cover at least half the preparation costs. The state will appropriate funds to cover meal costs after federal funding is accounted for.
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