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HI SCR78
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Mike Gabbard
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Education to require all public schools and charter schools that serve meals to offer plant-based meal options.
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Prioritizes using locally sourced and locally farmed ingredients in plant-based meal offerings.
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Cites health benefits of plant-based diets including reduced risk of diabetes, lower cholesterol, and decreased cardiovascular disease risk.
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Aims to support Hawaii's agricultural industry, create local jobs, and improve nutritional quality through use of fresher ingredients.
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Requires certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Chairperson of the Board of Education and Superintendent of Education.
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Education To Require All Public Schools And Charter Schools That Serve Meals To Offer Plant-based Meal Options Prioritizing Ingredients From Locally Sourced And Locally Farmed Products.
Charter Schools
Last Action
The recommendation was not adopted.
3/27/2024