Education

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1387: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in work-based learning programs established and regulated by the Department of Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables students in DOE-regulated work-based learning programs to access workers' comp, supporting educational opportunities and safety without restrictions.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends workers' compensation coverage to high school graduates in work-based learning programs, expanding worker benefit protection for a vulnerable group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Child Labor Workers' Compensation

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 388: RELATED TO TEACHER LOANS.

Establishes a teacher loan program revolving fund to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-fill positions of Department of Education schools. Allows a loan to be forgiven for teachers who become a licensed teacher in Hawaii or for teachers who will commit to teach for seven years at a Hawaii public school or public charter school. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds to establish a teacher loan program revolving fund, directly funding an education incentive program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates teacher loan program with forgiveness for recruitment in hard-to-fill positions, directly supporting educator retention and school staffing needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Teachers

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 439: 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.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 527: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds for the establishment of five full-time equivalent (5.0 FTE) positions within the Civil Rights Compliance Branch of the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for 5 FTE civil rights positions in DOE, directly advancing public service funding within budget allocations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for civil rights equity specialists in DOE, advancing educational equity and compliance within education system.90% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 619: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Board of Education to adopt and enact a policy by the 2026-2027 school year directing Department of Education public schools to incorporate financial literacy education in the school's curriculum. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates financial literacy curriculum in public schools, enhancing educational content and curriculum standards directly supporting K-12 education policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 624: RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Creates a School Psychologists Working Group within the Department of Education to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2026. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates Working Group to establish licensure pathway for school psychologists, enhancing mental health support access in K-12 schools.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 335: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes a two-year pilot program that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free school lunch to all students enrolled at a department school. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for free school lunches, directly increasing budget allocation for education. Subjects list includes 'Appropriations ($)'.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for universal free school lunches in K-12 schools, directly enhancing student access and nutrition through mandatory funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 868: RELATING TO THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION SUBSIDY PILOT PROGRAM.

Establishes a one-year School Bus Driver Certification Subsidy Pilot Program within the Department of Education for the 20252026 school year. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for a school bus driver certification pilot program, directly funding an education-related initiative through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for school bus driver certification subsidy, directly supporting K-12 transportation access and safety through targeted funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds school bus driver certification to enhance safety standards in school transportation, directly supporting vehicle regulation and safety within transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Driver Licensing Public Transit

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1069: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

HB 1069 would add two voting members to the School Facilities Authority Board: one representing the Department of Education and another representing the Board of Education. These members would serve ex officio (in their official roles) and have voting power on the board. The bill directly affects how the School Facilities Authority makes decisions about school construction and maintenance projects. This change modifies the board's composition but does not alter education funding or student policies. (Note: The bill passed committee in February 2025 but remains pending legislative action.)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdds DOE/BOE members to Facilities Board to improve school construction/maintenance decisions, enhancing infrastructure management per bill's direct focus on facility decision-making.75% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 637: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia-sensitive universal screenings and evidence-based interventions, offer professional development on structured literacy and evidenced-based interventions, and support pre-teacher programs in training candidates in structured literary instruction. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires dyslexia screenings, evidence-based interventions, teacher training, and funds implementation - directly advancing educational support for students and educators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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