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1		-	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 1075 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 ~~H.D. 1~~ STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
	1	+	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 1075 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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3	3		HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 1075
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13	13		THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025
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31	31		A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37		RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
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43	43		BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47		-	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Hawaii's working families face significant economic challenges, including the rising cost of living, inflationary pressures, and limited affordable options for basic needs. Access to nutritious meals is essential for students' academic success and overall well-being. However, the increasing cost of school meals may place an undue burden on families, leading to reduced student participation in school meal programs. The legislature further finds that encouraging more students to participate in school meal programs is crucial for promoting equity, ensuring students have access to healthy food, and fostering an environment conducive to learning. By reducing the financial burden on families, the State can help mitigate the impacts of economic hardship and support the health and academic achievement of Hawaii's keiki. The purpose of this Act is to amend the revenue requirement from the sale of school meals from ~~no less than~~ one-half to ~~no more than~~ one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals, thereby making school meals more affordable for families and increasing student participation in school meal programs. SECTION 2. Section 302A-405(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended ~~by amending subsection (a)~~ to read as follows: "(a) The price for school meals shall be set by the department to ensure that moneys received from the sale of the meals shall be [not less~~] no more~~ than [one-half] one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals. The prices for school meals may be adjusted annually based on the previous year's costs rounded to the nearest five cents; provided that the department by rule shall provide a lower rate or free meals to children based on their economic need." SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect ~~on July 1, 3000~~.
	47	+	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Hawaii's working families face significant economic challenges, including the rising cost of living, inflationary pressures, and limited affordable options for basic needs. Access to nutritious meals is essential for students' academic success and overall well-being. However, the increasing cost of school meals may place an undue burden on families, leading to reduced student participation in school meal programs. The legislature further finds that encouraging more students to participate in school meal programs is crucial for promoting equity, ensuring students have access to healthy food, and fostering an environment conducive to learning. By reducing the financial burden on families, the State can help mitigate the impacts of economic hardship and support the health and academic achievement of Hawaii's keiki. The purpose of this Act is to amend section 302A-405(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to reduce the minimum revenue requirement from the sale of school meals from one-half to one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals, thereby making school meals more affordable for families and increasing student participation in school meal programs. SECTION 2. Section 302A-405(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows: "(a) The price for school meals shall be set by the department to ensure that moneys received from the sale of the meals shall be not less than [one-half] one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals. The prices for school meals may be adjusted annually based on the previous year's costs rounded to the nearest five cents; provided that the department by rule shall provide a lower rate or free meals to children based on their economic need." SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________ BY REQUEST
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49	49		SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Hawaii's working families face significant economic challenges, including the rising cost of living, inflationary pressures, and limited affordable options for basic needs. Access to nutritious meals is essential for students' academic success and overall well-being. However, the increasing cost of school meals may place an undue burden on families, leading to reduced student participation in school meal programs.
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51	51		The legislature further finds that encouraging more students to participate in school meal programs is crucial for promoting equity, ensuring students have access to healthy food, and fostering an environment conducive to learning. By reducing the financial burden on families, the State can help mitigate the impacts of economic hardship and support the health and academic achievement of Hawaii's keiki.
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53		-	The purpose of this Act is to amend the revenue requirement from the sale of school meals from ~~no less than~~ one-half to ~~no more than~~ one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals, thereby making school meals more affordable for families and increasing student participation in school meal programs.
	53	+	The purpose of this Act is to amend section 302A-405(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to reduce the minimum revenue requirement from the sale of school meals from one-half to one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals, thereby making school meals more affordable for families and increasing student participation in school meal programs.
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55		-	SECTION 2. Section 302A-405(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended ~~by amending subsection (a)~~ to read as follows:
	55	+	SECTION 2. Section 302A-405(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
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57		-	"(a) The price for school meals shall be set by the department to ensure that moneys received from the sale of the meals shall be [not less~~] no more~~ than [one-half] one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals. The prices for school meals may be adjusted annually based on the previous year's costs rounded to the nearest five cents; provided that the department by rule shall provide a lower rate or free meals to children based on their economic need."
	57	+	"(a) The price for school meals shall be set by the department to ensure that moneys received from the sale of the meals shall be not less than [one-half] one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals. The prices for school meals may be adjusted annually based on the previous year's costs rounded to the nearest five cents; provided that the department by rule shall provide a lower rate or free meals to children based on their economic need."
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59	59		SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
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61		-	SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect ~~on July 1, 3000~~.
	61	+	SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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63		-	Report Title: DOE; School Meals; Cost Description: Reduces the amount the Department of Education is authorized to charge for school meals to all students enrolled in department schools to no more than one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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	65	+	INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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	78	+	Report Title: DOE; School Meals Description: Amends the law to reduce the amount the Department of Education is required to charge for school meals to all students enrolled in department schools. The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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77		-	~~Reduces~~ the amount the Department of Education is ~~authorized~~ to charge for school meals to all students enrolled in department schools ~~to no more than one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals~~. ~~Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)~~
	94	+	Amends the law to reduce the amount the Department of Education is required to charge for school meals to all students enrolled in department schools.
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85	102		The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.