Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Add Farm To School Implementation Standards To The Annual School Principal Evaluations.
Impact
The bill underscores the importance of local food systems and their role in school nutrition, as well as in supporting local economies. It aims to create a structural framework where principals and school administrations take an active role in implementing the farm to school program. The resolution builds upon previous pilot projects that highlighted the success and feasibility of integrating local food into school menus, indicating a legislative move towards aligning educational policies with healthy eating practices and sustainability initiatives.
Summary
HCR135 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the House of Representatives of Hawaii, requesting the Department of Education to establish and integrate farm to school implementation standards into the annual evaluations for school principals. This resolution aims to enhance the availability and incorporation of fresh, locally sourced foods into school food programs across the state. By fostering stronger connections between schools and local food producers, the resolution seeks to improve the overall health and educational outcomes of Hawaii's students, referred to in the resolution as 'keiki.'
Contention
While the resolution is generally framed positively, it may prompt discussions regarding the execution and assessments of these implementation standards. Issues such as resource availability, training for school administrators, and the overall commitment from the Department of Education may arise. Stakeholders—including educators, farmers, and health advocates—might voice concerns regarding how effectively these standards can be integrated into existing educational infrastructures and whether adequate support will be provided to facilitate this transition.
Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Examine The Implementation And Standards Of Various Sexual Health Education Policies Within The Department Of Education.
Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Determine The Implementation And Standards Of Various Sexual Health Education Policies Within The Department Of Education.
Urging The Department Of Education To Require All Public Schools And Charter Schools That Serve Meals To Offer Plant-based Meal Options Prioritizing Ingredients From Locally Sourced And Locally Farmed Products.
Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Examine The Implementation And Standards Of Various Sexual Health Education Policies Within The Department Of Education.
Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide Students, Parents, Principals, Teachers, Staff, And The General Public With The Department's Bullying Procedures.
Declaring That Bullying Is A Matter Of Statewide Concern; Requesting The Department Of Education To Update Its Rules And Policies To Address Bullying; And Requesting The Hawaii State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Convene A Task Force To Address The Bullying Of Disabled Children.
Provides for implementation of state content standards and assessments subject to legislative approval and permits local school systems to develop and implement content standards in lieu of state standards
Provides relative to implementation of Common Core State Standards and the development of curriculum guides prior to such implementation for public schools and nonpublic schools participating in the voucher program