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 Senate Resolution requests the Hawaii Department of Education to submit a detailed report to the Legislature on its farm-to-school program and local food procurement efforts. The report should cover current local food purchasing levels, how school meal operations align with regional kitchen infrastructure, and any barriers preventing small and mid-sized farms from participating. It also asks for information on the Department's use of federal farm-to-school grants and a plan for future grant participation. The goal is to gather data that can help coordinate statewide efforts to strengthen local food supply chains and support local agriculture.