Hawaii SB235 aims to increase plant-based and locally sourced meals in schools.

Hawaii SB235 seeks to enhance school meal programs by setting a goal for 30% of food served in schools to be locally sourced by 2030. The bill also authorizes the Department of Education to establish a plant-based meal program, offering plant-based options in school cafeterias. This initiative aims to promote healthier eating habits among students, support local agriculture, and reduce food waste. The bill mandates that schools participating in the farm-to-school meal programs maintain data to track their progress.

Hawaii SB235 aims to increase plant-based and locally sourced meals in schools.

Hawaii SB235 seeks to enhance school meal programs by setting a goal for 30% of food served in schools to be locally sourced by 2030. The bill also authorizes the Department of Education to establish a plant-based meal program, offering plant-based options in school cafeterias. This initiative aims to promote healthier eating habits among students, support local agriculture, and reduce food waste. The bill mandates that schools participating in the farm-to-school meal programs maintain data to track their progress.