Education (School Safety)

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1210: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

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.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires bullying procedures dissemination to students, strengthening school safety protocols under education policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 627: RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.

HB 627 allocates funds to the Department of Education to hire staff positions focused on implementing and maintaining school safety measures. It directly affects public schools by providing resources to enhance safety protocols through dedicated personnel. The bill’s key provision is the appropriation of funding specifically for these safety-related roles, rather than altering existing safety standards. The measure is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 3000 (note: likely a typo for 2030, per standard legislative dates).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for school safety staff, directly increasing government spending on public services per appropriation subject.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates funds for school safety staff positions, directly enhancing K-12 safety protocols through dedicated personnel funding within education infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations School Safety School Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1445: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to equip all classroom doors with interior locks, maintain a public address system, feature an emergency access route, and maintain fire alarms. Mandates the establishment of school emergency plans. Requires schools conduct regular testing and emergency preparedness drills. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates school safety infrastructure funding and emergency protocols, directly enhancing educational environment and access through mandated safety measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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passed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2026

HB 2415: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

HB 2415 appropriates state funds to the Department of Transportation for installing pedestrian safety improvements (like crosswalks or signage) at locations directly adjacent to school properties. It also directs the department to consider implementing similar safety measures at other high-risk sites beyond school areas. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to use these allocated funds for specific traffic safety projects, effective July 1, 3000. This policy change directly affects school communities and pedestrians near schools by directing state resources toward physical safety infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for DOT traffic safety projects, directly allocating budget resources to a public safety program.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds traffic safety improvements (crosswalks, signage) at school properties to enhance student safety and access, directly supporting school infrastructure and educational access per Safe Routes to School initiative.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates state funds for DOT to install pedestrian safety infrastructure (crosswalks/signage) at schools/high-risk sites, directly funding transportation safety projects to enhance infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 2612: RELATING TO MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION IN SCHOOLS.

Clarifies that the Department of Education and its employees and agents shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability arising from assisting students with the administration of medication under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies immunity for DOE staff administering school medication, enabling safer student care without legal barriers, thus supporting school health access and operational continuity.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides immunity for school staff administering medication, enabling consistent access to school health services without liability concerns, supporting student healthcare access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 267: RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.

Mandates that each school sporting event of 25 or more participants have an AED trained faculty member or athletic trainer in attendance and all schools be equipped with AED devices, Narcan, EpiPens, and inhalers. Mandates CPR training for coaches and athletic trainers. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates safety equipment/funding for schools (AEDs, Narcan, CPR training), directly enhancing K-12 student/staff protection and school infrastructure as part of education safety protocols.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates AEDs, Narcan, EpiPens, and CPR training in schools, directly enhancing emergency medical access and funding life-saving equipment for student health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1608: RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.

Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers to department public schools and charter schools. Encourages the employment of qualified retirees from the local police departments and department of law enforcement. Appropriates funds for these positions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for school resource officers, enhancing school safety within education policy framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 485: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes a Department of Education statewide policy for cell phone use in all department schools to ensure clear and enforceable guidelines and foster an environment conducive to learning.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes cell phone policy to reduce distractions and support learning environment in schools, aligning with educational goals.65% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 333: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning with the - school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high school classes to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires later school start times (8:30 a.m.) to improve student well-being and academic performance, aligning with student program enhancement indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety School Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 646: RELATING TO SAFETY.

Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers or guards to serve at public elementary schools and state prekindergarten programs. Requires report to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Education to seek funding from federal grants. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for school resource officers in K-12 schools, enhancing safety infrastructure and protecting students/staff within educational settings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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