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SB 988 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS.

Summary
Transfers the Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs Agency from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture and codifies its establishment. Establishes a grant program to be administered by the Agency to support the funding of certain initiatives for the State's public schools. Appropriates funds for grants.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates funds for grants supporting public school initiatives via Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs, directly advancing school nutrition funding which impacts educational access and student well-being.90% 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 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.
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Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Lynn DeCoite
DDemocratic
HI
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