Informing the Legislature that on July 1, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2475 SD2 HD2 CD1 (ACT 156).

This bill establishes a statewide registry to track individuals who have been found to have harmed students in Hawaii's preschool and K-12 schools. The registry will store personal details such as names, dates of birth, photographs, and addresses for employees, contractors, or volunteers who have received a final finding of guilt after an internal investigation. By sharing this information across all educational institutions, the law aims to prevent those individuals from obtaining employment or volunteer positions in other schools. The bill requires reporting institutions to confirm that due process was followed and that a final determination of harm was made before adding anyone to the list.