Hawaii SB235 mandates plant-based meal options in schools and farm-to-school meal programs.
Hawaii SB235 requires the Department of Education to establish a plant-based meal program, offering plant-based meals as an option in school cafeterias. The bill also mandates the creation of farm-to-school meal programs to increase locally sourced food in school meals. These initiatives aim to enhance student health, support local agriculture, and promote environmentally conscious decisions. The Department of Education must report on the progress and outcomes of these programs to the legislature.
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