Education

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3299: RELATING TO THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM.

Clarifies that the Preschool Open Doors Program is open to all children, including children in foster care, who meet the eligibility requirements of the program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies preschool program eligibility to include foster children, expanding access to early education for vulnerable youth.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Tags Children

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1394: RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

Amends the law to reduce the amount the Department of Education is required to charge for school meals to all students enrolled in department schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationReduces school meal costs for all students, improving access to nutritious meals - a key component of educational support and student well-being in K-12 settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 672: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the repair, maintenance, and demolition of buildings at the Waimanalo Research Station.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds infrastructure maintenance at UH Waimanalo Research Station, directly supporting higher education operations and facility upkeep for university research and teaching activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 628: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases the general excise tax by 1%. Establishes the teacher salary special fund within the Department of Education. Requires that increased general excise tax revenues be deposited into the teacher salary special fund and the school facilities special fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases general excise tax to fund teacher salaries and school facilities, directly allocating tax revenue to public education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases excise tax to fund teacher salaries and school facilities via dedicated special funds, directly advancing education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax State Budget Teachers

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 429: RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.

HB 429 allocates state funds to hire teachers and teacher assistants and purchase equipment and services for public preschool programs. It directly affects public preschools by providing resources to improve staffing levels and facility capabilities. The bill becomes effective on July 1, 2050, after legislative approval. The measure passed committee with amendments in February 2025.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds for preschool teacher hiring, equipment, and services to improve staffing/facility capabilities, directly advancing early education access and resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Teachers

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 790: RELATING TO SCHOOLS.

Requires the Department of Education to establish a food waste composting pilot project at Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. Appropriates moneys.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates funds for a school-based composting pilot project, directly funding a K-12 school operational initiative under education policy.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 856: RELATING TO THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.

Appropriates funds for eight full-time agricultural technician, and four full-time coordinator positions at University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds staff positions at University of Hawaii's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, directly supporting higher education infrastructure and operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher 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

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 87: RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

HB 87 requires all public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student starting the 2025-2026 school year. The bill directly affects all public school students in the state and mandates that the state appropriates funding to cover these meal costs. Key provisions include eliminating meal fees for students and ensuring schools receive state funds to support the program. This policy change shifts meal costs from families to state resources beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state appropriations to fund universal school meals, increasing public spending on education services per bill's explicit funding requirement.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates universal free school meals funded by state appropriation, eliminating family costs and expanding access for all K-12 students.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates universal school meals as a public health program, ensuring nutrition access for all students through state funding, directly advancing public health initiatives per topic definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 88: RELATING TO STUDENT ATHLETES.

Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer a three-year student athlete travel pilot program to provide funding for intra-county travel expenses for student athletes of counties with a population of less than 500,000. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/28. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for student athlete travel expenses through Department of Education pilot program, directly funding school sports programs within K-12 education framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation

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