Hawaii SB43 establishes a universal free school breakfast and lunch program for all students.
Hawaii SB43 amends the state's school meals program to provide free school breakfast and lunch to every student enrolled in a department school, regardless of eligibility for federal meal programs. This change aims to address food insecurity, improve educational outcomes, and ensure all students have access to nutritious meals. The program will begin in the 2025-2026 school year and is funded through state appropriations. The bill also seeks to avoid jeopardizing federal aid by allowing the governor to modify provisions if necessary.
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