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Bill Summary · SB 1192

Legislative bill overview

SB 1192 is a Hawaii bill introduced by Senator Mike Gabbard relating to school meals. The bill was introduced on January 17, 2025, passed first reading on January 21, and was referred to the Education Committee and the Ways and Means/Judiciary and Civil Liberties Committee on January 27 before being carried over to the 2026 legislative session.

Why is this important

School meal policies directly affect student nutrition, academic performance, and family budgets. Hawaii, as an island state with higher food costs and unique nutritional challenges, has particular interest in how school meal programs operate and are funded.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific provisions of the bill are not publicly detailed in the provided information, making it difficult to identify which school meal aspects are targeted (pricing, nutrition standards, eligibility, meal types, funding mechanisms)
  • Potential fiscal impact on the state budget versus local school district budgets
  • Possible differences in opinion regarding who should bear costs—students/families, schools, or the state

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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