Genevieve Mumma 3/20/25 Genevieve Mumma 3/20/25

Child advocates, parents discuss bill to expand free and reduced meals for Hawaiʻi keiki

A community forum was held Saturday at McKinley High School to discuss a senate bill that would expand access to free and reduced-price meals for public school keiki.

Genevieve Mumma 3/17/25 Genevieve Mumma 3/17/25

State officials discuss expansion of free school meals

SB1300 would require the state DOE to appropriate funding for meals for students who come from households classified as “asset limited, income restrained, employed,” (ALICE).

Genevieve Mumma 1/8/25 Genevieve Mumma 1/8/25

Keiki Caucus introduces 2025 legislative package

Legislators and advocates identified five top priority issues impacting Hawaiʻi’s youth and families, including tax credits for household and dependent care services, funding for community schools, paid family leave, e-cigarette regulations, and universal free school breakfast and lunches.

Genevieve Mumma 12/27/24 Genevieve Mumma 12/27/24

Legislators look to support student recovery from the pandemic

Some lawmakers and advocates say schools need more help with funding gaps, especially after federal assistance expired this fall.

Genevieve Mumma 5/10/24 Genevieve Mumma 5/10/24

Hawaiʻi lawmakers spent big on public schools this year

But education advocates said the Legislature did little to address problems such as school bus driver shortages, fire safety and the need for more preschool teachers.