REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE DETAILING FARM-TO-SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATION, LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT, REGIONAL KITCHEN ALIGNMENT, AND FEDERAL FARM-TO-SCHOOL GRANT PARTICIPATION.

This bill asks the Hawaii Department of Education to provide a detailed report to the state Legislature on its farm-to-school program and local food purchasing efforts. The report must cover how the Department is using local food, how its operations align with regional kitchen investments, and its participation in federal farm-to-school grants. It also requires specific data on procurement levels, operational challenges, and recommendations for improving local farmer participation. The measure is informational and does not change any laws or policies directly.