Education

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 196: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires each public or public charter school to have staff trained in the administration of, and authorized to administer, epinephrine. Requires signs to be displayed in school buildings stating the symptoms of anaphylaxis and the proper method for administering epinephrine. Appropriates moneys.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates funds for school staff training and signage on epinephrine administration, directly enhancing student health safety within educational settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 191: RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FARM TO SCHOOL PROCUREMENT.

Requires the Department of Education to establish rules for the procurement of goods and services related to the administration of food programs at public schools that incorporate a geographic preference for unprocessed locally grown and locally raised food products.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates geographic preference for locally grown food in school procurement, enhancing nutrition programs and supporting local agriculture within educational settings.85% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 542: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.

Expands the Hawaii promise program to provide scholarships for the unmet needs of qualified students at any four-year university of Hawaii campus who meet certain criteria. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds to expand university scholarships, directly funding a public education program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands Hawaii Promise Program scholarships for University of Hawaii students, appropriates funds to increase higher education access and reduce financial barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1566: RELATING TO A HAWAII TEACHER REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.

SB 1566 establishes Hawaii's Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program, administered by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. The program creates a structured pathway for new educators to earn a teaching license while working as paid apprentices under licensed mentors in Hawaii schools. It directly affects aspiring teachers seeking licensure through on-the-job training rather than traditional education programs. The bill includes funding appropriations to support this initiative, providing a concrete alternative to standard teacher preparation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill includes specific funding appropriations ($), directly allocating state funds to establish the teacher apprenticeship program, aligning with 'funds essential programs' under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes funded teacher apprenticeship program, expanding licensure pathways and supporting educator workforce development through direct funding and structured training.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1268: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE.

Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies, operational costs, and stipends for the Maunakea Scholars Program and Internship Program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates funds for university workforce development, scholarship, and internship programs under higher education initiatives, directly funding educational access and student programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 229: RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FARM TO SCHOOL PROCUREMENT.

Requires the Department of Education to establish rules for the procurement of goods and services related to the administration of food programs at public schools that incorporate a geographic preference for unprocessed locally grown and locally raised food products.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires local food procurement for school meals, strengthening farm-to-school programs that improve student nutrition and support K-12 educational access through sustainable food systems.85% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 683: RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes and appropriates funds for student transportation coordinators positions within the Department of Education to strengthen student transportation services across the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for student transportation coordinators, increasing state budget allocation for education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for student transportation coordinators to strengthen K-12 transportation services, directly supporting school operational infrastructure and access.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds for student transportation coordinators to strengthen services, directly funding transportation infrastructure within education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 714: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Appropriates funds to support educational training programs to expand the State's health care workforce, including funding to support health care certification programs offered in public high schools and education programs that support certified nurse assistants in becoming licensed practical nurses. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for health care workforce training, increasing state budget allocation for public education and health services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds health care certification programs in public high schools and nurse assistant education programs, directly advancing educational opportunities in K-12 settings.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds health care workforce training programs, expanding certified nurse assistant pathways to LPN licensure, directly advancing healthcare workforce development through appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds healthcare workforce training programs, enabling career advancement for workers like nurse assistants, directly supporting employment standards and worker development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1346: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement negotiated for Bargaining Unit (5) and subject to the availability of funds, provides annual salary step increases for public school teachers who have completed a year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates existing budget funds for teacher salary increases, directly funding public education services per collective bargaining agreement.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides annual salary step increases for public school teachers, directly supporting educator compensation and retention.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides annual salary step increases for teachers per collective bargaining agreement, directly advancing wage compensation for educators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Collective Bargaining

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 235: RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

Requires the Department of Education to authorize and facilitate complex areas or individual department schools to form their own farm to school meal programs through partnerships to meet the local farm to school meal goal of thirty per cent of food served in the school to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Allows the Department of Education to establish a plant-based meal program no later than the 2026-2027 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPromotes farm-to-school meal programs and plant-based options, advancing student nutrition initiatives within K-12 school meal policies per legislative goals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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