HI SB154

Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a School Meal Subsidy Program targeting children whose families do not qualify for free lunch under the federal Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program.

Program addresses estimated gap of up to 15,000 children annually whose families earn above federal eligibility thresholds but below certain income levels.

Department of Education shall adopt administrative rules to establish income eligibility requirements and maximum subsidy amounts for the program.

Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to develop and implement the program (specific dollar amount left blank in bill text).

Effective date listed as March 30, 3000 (likely a drafting error).