HB 2430 Summary

• Establishes a Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program in Hawaii, requiring the Department of Education and Department of Human Services to work together to maximize participation in the federal program created under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117-328).

• Requires the departments to share necessary data to comply with federal requirements under 42 U.S.C. § 1762 and to follow federal guidelines for non-congregate meal distribution.

• Authorizes the Department of Human Services to contract with providers to administer the program, subject to competitive procurement requirements and availability of funds.

• Appropriates unspecified general revenues for fiscal year 2024-2025 to both departments for program specialist positions (SR-24), staff hiring, system modifications, and operating expenses, contingent on dollar-for-dollar federal matching funds.

• Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025 as necessary to serve the public interest; effective July 1, 3000.