Establishes the Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs agency within the Department of Agriculture to promote local food in schools.

The bill establishes the Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs agency within the Department of Agriculture to serve as the state's link between the USDA Food and Nutrition Service and local program operators. The agency will conduct audits, provide technical assistance, disburse federal funds, and ensure compliance with federal requirements. The bill aims to achieve the "30 by 30" goal of having at least 30% locally grown food in public schools by 2030. It also transfers the agency from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture to prevent preferential treatment.

Establishes the Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs agency within the Department of Agriculture to promote local food in schools.

The bill establishes the Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs agency within the Department of Agriculture to serve as the state's link between the USDA Food and Nutrition Service and local program operators. The agency will conduct audits, provide technical assistance, disburse federal funds, and ensure compliance with federal requirements. The bill aims to achieve the "30 by 30" goal of having at least 30% locally grown food in public schools by 2030. It also transfers the agency from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture to prevent preferential treatment.