NEWS RELEASE – for immediate release
May 3, 2016
Senate succeeds in achieving priorities on family, community, environment, good governance
HONOLULU, Hawai’i – Sen. J. Kalani English today applauded the Hawai’i State Department of Education for expanding the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) from seven schools to 30 statewide.
“I’m extremely pleased with the DOE decision to expand the CEP program which has proven to be very successful,” said Sen. English. “With most of the pilot schools in my district, I have seen these students thrive thanks to the meals provided for them. Now with the expansion, more students and their families will benefit from the program, and that’s certainly a smart investment towards our future.”
The seven schools in the pilot program included:
- Â Kaunakakai Elementary School, Molokai
- Â Kilohana Elementary School, Molokai
- Â Maunaloa Elementary School, Molokai
- Â Molokai Middle School, Molokai
- Â Molokai High School, Molokai
- Â Mountain View Elementary School, Hawaii Island
- Â Linapuni Elementary School, Oahu
The 23 additional schools being added to the CEP program are:
- Kauai
Kekaha Elementary - Hawaii Island
Kau High & Pahala Elementary
Keaau Elementary
Keaau High
Keaau Middle
Keonepoko Elementary
Naalehu Elementary
Pahoa Elementary
Pahoa High - Maui
Hana High & Elementary - Lanai
Lanai High & Elementary - Oahu
Leihoku Elementary
Maili Elementary
Makaha Elementary
Nanaikapono Elementary
Nanakuli Elementary
Nanakuli High & Intermediate
Olomana School
Pope Elementary
Waianae Elementary
Waianae High
Waianae Middle
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate
Details on the DOE CEP program expansion, visit http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/CEP-Expansion.aspx
Sen. English represents Senate District 7, which includes Hana, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka’i, Lana’i, and Kaho’olawe.