HI SR68

Supports increasing federal reimbursement rates for school meals by one dollar per day per child to improve nutritional quality.

Cites current USDA investment of only $2.68 per day per eligible student as insufficient for high-quality, healthy meals.

Notes that 30% of American children are overweight and projects that one in three Caucasian children and one in two Black and Hispanic children born after 2000 may develop diabetes in their lifetime.

Supports implementation of the proposed Institute of Medicine School Food Guidelines to ensure increased funding translates to healthier food options.

Directs transmission of certified resolution copies to Hawaii's Congressional Delegation.