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HI HCR223
Concurrent Resolution
Status
5/6/2019
Primary Sponsor
Chris Lee
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Education to offer one vegetarian lunch meal based on healthy greens or similar quality fruits and vegetables in all Hawaii public schools at least once weekly.
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Urges the Department of Education to introduce a "Meatless Monday" program to inform students about the health and environmental benefits of a vegetarian diet.
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Cites environmental benefits including reduction of methane emissions from livestock (cows produce 70-120 kilograms of methane annually) and conservation of ice-free land currently used for raising livestock.
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Notes health benefits of vegetarian diets including reduced risk of diabetes, lower cholesterol, and decreased cardiovascular disease risk.
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References Kamehameha Schools Maui and hundreds of other U.S. schools that have already implemented "Meatless Monday" lunch programs.
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Education To Offer Vegetarian Lunch Meals In All Public Schools At Least Once Weekly.
Vegetarian Meals at Public Schools At Least Once Per Week.
Last Action
Resolution adopted in final form.
5/6/2019