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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the Department of Education to charge not less than one-quarter of the cost of preparing a school meal for each school meal.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to require the Department of Education to charge students at least one-quarter of the cost of preparing a school meal, a reduction from the previous requirement of at least one-half of the cost. The bill also clarifies that any modifications made by the governor to this section to ensure the receipt of federal aid must be promptly reported to the legislature with reasons. The intent of this change is to adjust the financial responsibility for school meals while still aiming to meet federal funding requirements and provide for students with economic needs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (11)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Lynn DeCoite (D)*,
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Mike Gabbard (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Donovan Dela Cruz (D),
Dru Kanuha (D),
Joy San Buenaventura (D),
Glenn Wakai (D),
Last Action
One Day Notice 03-10-26. (on 03/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2615&year=2026 |
| Committee Report SB2615_SSCR2897_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2615_SSCR2897_.pdf |
| SB2615_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2615_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-03-26_.PDF |
| Committee Report SB2615_SSCR2339_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2615_SSCR2339_.pdf |
| SB2615_TESTIMONY_EDU_02-13-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2615_TESTIMONY_EDU_02-13-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2615_.HTM |
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