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HI SB2615

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Kidani

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the minimum price schools must charge for meals from one-half to one-quarter of the preparation cost, effectively lowering meal prices for students
  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 302A-405 governing school cafeteria meal pricing set by the Department of Education
  • Preserves existing provisions allowing lower rates or free meals for children based on economic need
  • Maintains the governor's authority to modify pricing provisions if necessary to protect federal aid eligibility, with required reporting to the legislature
  • Takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Relating To School Cafeteria Meal Costs.

Costs

Last Action

Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/12/2026
Ways and Means2/18/2026
Education1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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