Hawaii SB229 mandates the Department of Education to adopt procurement rules favoring locally grown and raised agricultural products for school food.

Hawaii SB229 aims to enhance the procurement of unprocessed locally grown and raised agricultural products for school food programs. The bill requires the Department of Education to adopt rules incorporating geographic preference, promoting local food systems, and economic benefits for farmers. It mandates timely and efficient procurement practices, including post-award contract management and oversight. The rules must align with federal guidance on geographic preference and prohibit certain pricing methods.

Hawaii SB229 mandates the Department of Education to adopt procurement rules favoring locally grown and raised agricultural products for school food.

Hawaii SB229 aims to enhance the procurement of unprocessed locally grown and raised agricultural products for school food programs. The bill requires the Department of Education to adopt rules incorporating geographic preference, promoting local food systems, and economic benefits for farmers. It mandates timely and efficient procurement practices, including post-award contract management and oversight. The rules must align with federal guidance on geographic preference and prohibit certain pricing methods.