Hawaii SB2615 amends school cafeteria meal costs to ensure revenue covers at least a quarter of meal preparation costs.

Hawaii SB2615 modifies the Hawaii Revised Statutes to adjust the pricing of school cafeteria meals. The bill sets the meal price to ensure that revenue from meal sales covers at least a quarter of the meal preparation costs. Meal prices may be adjusted annually based on the previous year's costs, rounded to the nearest five cents. The bill also allows for lower rates or free meals for children based on economic need. It emphasizes the importance of not jeopardizing federal aid and permits the governor to modify provisions if necessary, with required reporting to the legislature.

Hawaii SB2615 amends school cafeteria meal costs to ensure revenue covers at least a quarter of meal preparation costs.

Hawaii SB2615 modifies the Hawaii Revised Statutes to adjust the pricing of school cafeteria meals. The bill sets the meal price to ensure that revenue from meal sales covers at least a quarter of the meal preparation costs. Meal prices may be adjusted annually based on the previous year's costs, rounded to the nearest five cents. The bill also allows for lower rates or free meals for children based on economic need. It emphasizes the importance of not jeopardizing federal aid and permits the governor to modify provisions if necessary, with required reporting to the legislature.