Hawaii SB3058 expands free school meal coverage to all public school students by 2029-2030.

Hawaii SB3058 aims to address food insecurity among students by expanding free school meal coverage. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, students who qualify for reduced-price meals will receive free meals. By the 2026-2027 school year, free meals will be available to students with family incomes up to 300% of the federal poverty level. The bill ensures no student is denied a meal due to inability to pay and allows the Department of Education to manage meal account balances without denying meals.

Hawaii SB3058 expands free school meal coverage to all public school students by 2029-2030.

Hawaii SB3058 aims to address food insecurity among students by expanding free school meal coverage. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, students who qualify for reduced-price meals will receive free meals. By the 2026-2027 school year, free meals will be available to students with family incomes up to 300% of the federal poverty level. The bill ensures no student is denied a meal due to inability to pay and allows the Department of Education to manage meal account balances without denying meals.