Education (Higher Education)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1530: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Requires the Board of Regents or the President of the University of Hawaii to allocate general funds appropriated to the University of Hawaii to University of Hawaii program IDs in accordance with performance-based outcomes relating to student achievement and degree attainment. Requires the President to submit reports to the Legislature. Requires the President to propose at least three efficiency measures to the Director of Finance to produce a more effective budget.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates performance-based funding for UH tied to student achievement and degree attainment, directing resources toward measurable educational outcomes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 500: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates funds to establish a permanent Educational Support Associate position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources' Kona Cooperative Extension.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for a permanent Educational Support Associate position in a university extension program, directly funding educational support within K-12 and higher education outreach.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 3123: RELATING TO PRIVATE SUPPORT OF EDUCATION.

Clarifies that free tuition at private educational institutions or school-conditioned enrollment at private educational institutions where no tuition or other monetary consideration is required or paid by the recipient are to be considered conditional gifts that support educational advancements rather than contractual obligations unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies private tuition gifts as non-contractual educational support, enabling donor contributions to advance education without legal barriers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1489: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.

Requires the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationGuarantees resident tuition rates for Hawaii high school graduates in UH undergrad programs, reducing costs and enhancing higher education access per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1010: RELATING TO SEX-BASED DISCRIMINATION.

Clarifies and strengthens the State's protections against sex-based harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation that occur in public schools, public charter schools, or at the University of Hawaii, including discrimination based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions. Establishes procedures for investigations and decision-making. Requires mandatory reporting by certain employees.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationStrengthens anti-discrimination protections in schools for gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, ensuring safe educational environments per Title IX requirements.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentStrengthens protections against sex-based harassment/discrimination in educational workplaces, directly advancing workers' rights under Labor & Employment via mandatory reporting and expanded coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Employment Discrimination

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1491: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a climate education, environmental sustainability, and indigenous knowledge into the K-12 curriculum and climate education and environmental sustainability teacher training and professional development programs. Requires the University of Hawaii to develop and implement a series of courses on climate education and environmental sustainability, to be completed by every student prior to the student's graduation, and establish sustainability practices across all university campuses to promote sustainability. Requires the Department of Education and University of Hawaii to conduct annual sustainability audits across their respective campuses to assess the progress of each campus in integrating sustainability into their curriculum and operations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates integration of climate education, sustainability, and indigenous knowledge into K-12 curriculum and university courses, enhancing educational content and teacher training programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates climate and sustainability education in K-12 and university curricula, advancing environmental awareness and education through required coursework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education K-12 Education

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 637: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

SB 637 allocates state funds to support various nursing education programs within the University of Hawaii System. It directly affects the University of Hawaii System by providing dedicated financial resources for these specific nursing initiatives. The bill's key mechanism is the appropriation of state budget funds to cover program costs, though it does not specify exact program details. The funding becomes effective on July 31, 2050.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state budget funds for nursing education programs, directly funding essential public services within UH System.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds to nursing programs at UH System, directly funding higher education initiatives per bill's appropriation language.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds to nursing education programs, directly supporting healthcare workforce development and training within the University of Hawaii System.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1206: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Appropriates funds for faculty positions, student programs, and facilities at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa and University of Hawaii, West Oahu for workforce development in the defense sector.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for faculty, student programs, and facilities at University of Hawaii campuses, directly advancing higher education funding and workforce development initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1490: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RELIEF FUNDING.

Amends the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund by allowing the Board of Regents to dedicate funding for student aid in direct response to an emergency or disaster, as declared by the Governor. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows emergency funding for UH student aid, directly supporting higher education access and financial assistance for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 1345: RELATING TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

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)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationSubsidizes tuition/fees for teacher education programs, directly funding future educators and strengthening teacher pipeline through state-approved programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Teachers

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