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SB 1192 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

Summary
Prohibits the denial of a school meal to a student based on the student's ability to pay. Requires the Department of Education and department schools to certify that all students eligible for certain programs receive free or reduced-price meals. Prohibits a department school from publicly identifying or stigmatizing a student. Requires the school to directly inform a parent or guardian regarding a student's unpaid meal fund account balance.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits meal denial based on payment ability and ensures equitable access to school meals, directly advancing educational access and reducing stigma for students.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures access to school meals for eligible students, aligning with public health nutrition programs (e.g., SNAP) to prevent health disparities from food insecurity.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Jan 27, 2025
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Committee
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Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to EDU, WAM/JDC.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mike Gabbard
DDemocratic
HI
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