HI SB3058

Expands free school meals to all Hawaii public school students beginning with the 2029-2030 school year, regardless of family income or federal program eligibility

Builds on existing law (Act 139, 2025) that provided free meals to reduced-price eligible students in 2025-2026 and expanded to families at 300% of federal poverty level in 2026-2027

Prohibits denying any student a meal solely for failure to pay

Cites research showing universal free school meal programs improve student test scores equivalent to six additional weeks of school

Allows the governor to modify provisions if necessary to avoid jeopardizing federal aid, with required reporting to the legislature