SB 1000 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

SB 1000 would provide state funding to the Department of Education specifically for classroom supplies requested by public school teachers. This bill directly affects K-12 teachers and their students by enabling schools to purchase needed materials like books, art supplies, or technology. The key provision is a dedicated appropriation for teacher-requested items, managed through the Department of Education, though the bill remains pending in the 2026 session.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to EDU, WAM.
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Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Dru Kanuha
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HI
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