Establishes comprehensive standards for the department of education related to school bus services to ensure equitable access, timely communication, and accountability. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Makes a conforming amendment to allow the Department of Health, or its designee, to conduct criminal history record checks on applicants for hemp processor permits. Sunsets 7/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Requires all public schools to implement universal screenings for students in kindergarten through third grade to identify and support students who are at risk of dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Requires the board of education to invite the exclusive representative for bargaining unit (5) (teachers and other personnel of the department of education) to appoint a nonvoting public school teacher representative to the board and the exclusive representative for bargaining unit (6) (educational officers) to appoint a nonvoting public school administrator representative to the board. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in department schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Appropriates funds for health technician positions within the Department of Education for the Hawaiʻi Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Establishes the Teacher Home Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Enacts the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact to reduce barriers to teacher license portability and employment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Requires, as a condition for the issuance of a broadband-related permit, a wireless telecommunications carrier to maintain emergency backup power under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
