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Hawaii

Policy Snapshot

Pending or Introduced School Meals for All Legislation

37.3%

of students are eligible for free or reduced-price school lunch.*

Policy Landscape and Our Work

While Hawai’i has not achieved universal free school meals for all students yet, the Hawai’i State Legislature recently passed SB 1300, which will expand free school meal access to more students over the next two years starting in the 2025-2026 school year. SB 1300 shows a commitment to addressing food insecurity among students and is viewed as a step toward universal free school meals.

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June 2, 2025

In a step toward universal free school meals, more Hawaiʻi students are now eligible

Mark Ladao | Hawaiʻi Public Radio
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March 18, 2024

Legislative deadline looms over universal free school meals bill

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | Mark Ladao
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February 23, 2024

Hawaiʻi lawmakers push to provide free meals for all public school students

KITV | Shanila Kabir
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January 25, 2024

New bill would help schools offer free meals to all students

Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association
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HB540 HD1: Universal Free School Lunches and Breakfasts

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*Source:Hawai’i Health Matters

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Last updated July 09, 2025