HB 2012 proposes a two-year pilot program to establish community literacy labs, funded by the Department of Education. The program would directly support adults in underserved communities by providing accessible literacy resources and training. Key provisions include appropriating state funds for implementation, with the Department of Education responsible for selecting pilot sites and managing the program over the two-year period. The bill is currently pending committee approval after receiving a favorable recommendation.
Establishes the Teacher Housing Assistance Program to be administered by the Department of Education to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)
Clarifies that public charter school teachers are eligible for incentives under the Teacher National Board Certification Incentive Program. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)
Establishes a five-year pilot program to authorize the Department of Education to rehire retired teachers and educational officers for hard-to-staff positions. Sunsets 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
This bill is a House Resolution that formally honors Dr. David Lassner for his nearly five decades of service to the University of Hawaiʻi System and the state. It recognizes his leadership as a staff member, executive, and president, highlighting his contributions to academic excellence, student opportunities, and community engagement during his career. The resolution acknowledges his work in guiding the university through challenges such as natural disasters and the pandemic while promoting equity and innovation. This legislative action serves as a commemorative tribute rather than implementing new policies or affecting specific groups beyond recognizing his legacy.
Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Matching Program. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, in collaboration with the Department of Education, to establish a STEM education outreach program, under which recipients of funds from the SBIR Matching Program must deliver presentations to public school students. Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to develop an Economic Diversification Strategic Plan. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for economic diversification and defense ecosystem development. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Establishes an Artificial Intelligence in Education Task Force to develop guidelines and recommendations for the use of artificial intelligence in state public education. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Creates a School Psychologists Working Group within the Department of Education to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2027. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HB 2534 would appropriate state funds to the Department of Education to establish robotics as an official interscholastic sport for public high schools. If passed, it would allow schools to form competitive robotics teams under state guidelines, with the Department developing program rules by July 1, 3000. The bill directly affects public high school students and athletic programs by creating a new competitive category. It is currently pending in the Education Committee after passing committee recommendations with amendments.
This House Resolution formally congratulates three Hawaii educators - Jessica Canyon, Natsumi Yamasato, and Jodi Kadoyama - who were named 2026 Teacher of the Year for their respective school districts, and recognizes Mänaʻana Elementary School as a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School. The resolution highlights each recipient's specific contributions to education, including classroom instruction, STEM program development, student mentorship, and school leadership roles. By acknowledging these achievements, the resolution serves as an official commendation from the Hawaii House of Representatives for exemplary teaching and school performance.
