Hawaii SB43 establishes a universal free school breakfast and lunch program for all students in state schools starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
Hawaii SB43 amends state law to provide free school breakfasts and lunches to all students in state schools, regardless of their eligibility for federal meal programs, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The bill aims to address food insecurity, which affects one in three households in Hawaii, and improve educational outcomes by ensuring all students have access to nutritious meals. The meals will meet federal nutritional standards and the state will cover the costs through appropriations.
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