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This concurrent resolution urges the Hawaii Department of Education (DOE) to provide a comprehensive report to the Legislature detailing the true costs of producing school meals, in response to proposed significant price increases for student lunches. The resolution requests a detailed cost breakdown for the 2024-2025 school year and projections for the following two years, specifically asking for itemized information including ingredient costs (with local sourcing details), operational expenses, beverage costs, material and supply expenses, and logistical distribution costs. Additionally, the DOE is requested to provide comprehensive data on meal types, including the number of full-price, reduced-price, and free meals, as well as meals subject to and exempt from federal reimbursement, along with total meal counts and associated costs. The resolution highlights concerns about potential negative impacts on working families and students, particularly those receiving free or reduced-price meals, and emphasizes the need for transparency in the DOE's budgeting process. The DOE is asked to submit its findings and recommendations, including potential legislative proposals, no later than twenty days before the 2026 Regular Session, with copies of the resolution to be sent to the Board of Education Chairperson and Superintendent.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=111&year=2025