Education

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 621: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires and appropriates funds to pay salary differentials to English language educators as an incentive to attract and retain these educators. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates funds for salary differentials to attract/retain English language educators, directly supporting teacher retention and funding in education.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 819: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to establish an international teacher license for certain visa holders and the requirements to obtain the international teacher license. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates international teacher license pathway to expand educator workforce, directly supporting teacher access and school staffing needs in Hawaii.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 867: RELATING TO RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.

Beginning on 6/30/2030, requires all new playgrounds constructed on Department of Education school grounds to include accessible recreational playground equipment as part of the recreational apparatuses. Establishes the Accessible Recreational Playground Equipment Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds and establishes a Special Fund for accessible playgrounds in schools, directly funding a public infrastructure program under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates accessible playground equipment on school grounds with dedicated funding, improving accessibility and infrastructure for students in K-12 educational settings.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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