Establishes a three-year pilot program for healthy school meals in Hawaii high schools.
The bill establishes a three-year pilot program for healthy school meals in Hawaii high schools. It mandates that at least one high school in each school complex area offer a meal consisting of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, herbs and spices, and non-dairy beverages at least once every other week starting in the 2026-2027 school year. For the 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 school years, the requirement increases to at least once per week. The Department of Education will establish guidelines for nutritional standards, menu planning, and staffing requirements.
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