HI HR153

Each public school in a regional administrative district with taro farms is requested to serve poi or other taro products in school meals programs.

Schools are requested to purchase taro products from taro farms within their regional administrative district where feasible.

The Director of the Agriculture Education Program is requested to arrange work, volunteer, or study opportunities on taro farms for interested schools, classes, or students.

Taro farm arrangements may be structured as school or class projects, provide school credit, or fulfill public-service requirements.

The Superintendent of Education, Director of the Agriculture Education Program, and Board of Education Chairperson are to receive and distribute copies of the resolution to relevant schools.