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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Capital Improvement Project Finances. [SCR-27] [Education ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Capital Improvement Project Finances.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey Referred To Edu, Wam. on 03/06/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days. [SCR-19] [Education ] [Community Development ] [Recreation ] [Public Safety ]
Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Referred To Edu. on 03/06/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Urging The Department Of Education And Honolulu Police Department To Establish Junior Police Officer Programs Through School-police Partnerships In Schools. [HR-16] [Education ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ]
Urging The Department Of Education And Honolulu Police Department To Establish Junior Police Officer Programs Through School-police Partnerships In Schools.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Julie Reyes Oda Referred To Edn, Jha, Referral Sheet 22 on 03/14/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Urging The Department Of Education And Honolulu Police Department To Establish Junior Police Officer Programs Through School-police Partnerships In Schools. [HCR-16] [Education ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ]
Urging The Department Of Education And Honolulu Police Department To Establish Junior Police Officer Programs Through School-police Partnerships In Schools.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Julie Reyes Oda Referred To Edn, Jha, Referral Sheet 22 on 03/14/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Opioid Antagonists. [HB-1399] [Education ] [Public Health ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Funding ] [Healthcare ] [Pharmaceuticals ]
Requires each Department of Education classroom to be equipped with an opioid antagonist. Requires the Department of Education to train employees on opioid-related drug overdose prevention, recognition, and response and opioid antagonist administration. Appropriates moneys.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Lauren Matsumoto Referred To Edn, Hlt, Fin, Referral Sheet 4 on 01/27/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To The Aloha Spirit, Civics, And Democracy. [HB-1436] [Education ] [Community Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Arts and Culture ]
Establishes the Hawaii Civics Collaborative within the Department of Accounting and General Services to promote civics engagement and perpetuate the Aloha Spirit. Requires the Department of Education, University of Hawaii Matsunaga Institute for Peace, Public Access Room, and other community organizations to facilitate civic engagement education statewide. Establishes two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) civic education specialist positions within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura Referred To Caa/edn, Lmg, Fin, Referral Sheet 4 on 01/27/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Fireworks. [SB-1615] [Education ] [Public Health ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ]
Requires the Department Education, in coordination with the Department of Health, to develop a fireworks education and marketing program for implementation in public schools, including charter schools, and distribution to private schools.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang Passed First Reading. on 01/27/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To The Aloha Spirit, Civics, And Democracy. [SB-1631] [Education ] [Community Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Arts and Culture ]
Establishes the Hawaii Civics Collaborative within the Department of Accounting and General Services to promote civics engagement and perpetuate the Aloha Spirit. Requires the Department of Education, University of Hawaii Matsunaga Institute for Peace, Public Access Room, and other community organizations to facilitate civic engagement education statewide. Establishes two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) civic education specialist positions within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Les Ihara Passed First Reading. on 01/27/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Education. [HB-1344] [Education ] [Student Loans ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Requires the Department of Education's existing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) working group to create a state plan to make completion of the FAFSA or an opt-out waiver a statewide graduation requirement by the 2027-2028 school year. Requires a report to the 2026 legislature.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Kong The Committee(s) On Edn Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/06/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Teacher Education. [HB-1345] [Education ] [Funding ]
Authorizes the Department of Education to subsidize all tuition and mandatory fees for a resident student enrolled in a 4-year college campus of the University of Hawaii System with an education program or that offers an education degree for the semester or term that the student enrolls in a State-Approved Teacher Education Program under certain conditions. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD2)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daynette Morikawa Received Notice Of Appointment Of House Conferees (hse. Com. No. 732). on 04/15/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Hawaiian Language Immersion Education. [HB-1242] [Education ] [Funding ]
Requires the Department of Education to implement a plan for a Hawaiian language immersion school in Kapolei that shall be ready to educate students in grades kindergarten through 12 by the 2028-2029 school year. Appropriates moneys.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Lauren Matsumoto Referred To Edn, Fin, Referral Sheet 4 on 01/27/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Department Of Education Procurement. [HB-1293] [Education ] [Food ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ]
Exempts Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products less than $250,000 from the electronic procurement system requirement. Requires at least three written quotes for Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products of less than $250,000. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti Act 134, On 05/30/2025 (gov. Msg. No. 1234). on 05/30/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Fireworks. [HB-1305] [Education ] [Public Health ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ]
Requires the Department Education, in coordination with the Department of Health, to develop a fireworks education and marketing program for implementation in public schools, including charter schools, and distribution to private schools.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Lisa Marten Referred To Edn, Hlt, Fin, Referral Sheet 4 on 01/27/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Wireless Communication Devices In Schools. [HB-1303] [Education ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Telecommunications ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
Requires each public school to implement a policy to prohibit students from using cellular phones and other wireless communication devices during school hours, subject to exceptions for education, health, and emergencies.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mahina Poepoe Referred To Edn, Jha, Referral Sheet 4 on 01/27/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Retired Teachers. [SB-1546] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Retirement ]
Requires retirants rehired as teachers or administrators in teacher shortage areas or in difficult-to-fill positions to be paid at least the minimum salary for their experience and qualifications. Prohibits rehired retirants from receiving additional employment benefits. Directs the Department of Education to adopt rules to identify teacher shortage areas and difficult-to-fill positions.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Referred To Edu, Wam. on 01/27/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Youth Mental Health. [HB-1314] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ]
Requires that all schools develop plans to execute mental health check-ins with their students grades six through twelve. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Amy Perruso The Committee(s) On Hlt Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/12/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Wireless Communication Devices In Schools. [SB-1544] [Education ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Telecommunications ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
Requires each public school to implement a policy to prohibit students from using cellular phones and other wireless communication devices during school hours, subject to exceptions for education, health, and emergencies.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Referred To Edu, Jdc. on 01/27/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Education. [HB-1195] [Education ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Children and Youth ] [Data Privacy ]
Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gene Ward Referred To Edn, Jha, Fin, Referral Sheet 4 on 01/27/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Teacher Compensation. [HB-1202] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Recognizes prior teaching experience at an equal salary rating for teachers entering or reentering into the service of the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Lauren Matsumoto Reported From Edn (stand. Com. Rep. No. 189) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Lab. on 02/06/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Education. [HB-1210] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ]
Requires the Department of Education to provide and disseminate its procedures for dealing with bullying. Requires principals, teachers, and staff to disseminate the Department's bullying procedures to students. Defines bullying procedures.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Shirley Ann Templo The Committee(s) On Edn Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/13/2025

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