Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

SCR 70: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE FREE SCHOOL MEALS TO EVERY STUDENT ENROLLED IN A DEPARTMENT SCHOOL, REGARDLESS OF A STUDENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN A FEDERAL SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM, BEGINNING WITH THE 2029-2030 SCHOOL YEAR.

In committee Last action March 19, 2026: Referred to EDU.

Plain-language summary

SCR 70 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE FREE SCHOOL MEALS TO EVERY STUDENT ENROLLED IN A DEPARTMENT SCHOOL, REGARDLESS OF A STUDENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN A FEDERAL SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM, BEGINNING WITH THE 2029-2030 SCHOOL YEAR. Primary sponsor: Tim Richards (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Referred to EDU.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tim Richards (Democratic); Brandon Elefante (Democratic); Angus McKelvey (Democratic); Karl Rhoads (Democratic).