Education

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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1487: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.

Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing qualifying priority capital improvement projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes revenue bonds and appropriates funds for UH capital projects, directly advancing budget allocation for public infrastructure under Appropriations ($).95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes UH revenue bonds for capital improvement projects, directly funding higher education infrastructure at University of Hawaii.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 625: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

HB 625 establishes a state-funded incentive program to attract and retain nationally certified school psychologists in public schools. It directly affects qualified school psychologists by providing financial incentives through appropriated state funds. The bill creates a mechanism where eligible psychologists receive annual payments upon meeting certification and employment requirements. The program is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 3000, and recently passed the Education Committee with 10 supportive votes. This is a funding-based policy change focused on addressing staffing needs in school mental health services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for school psychologist incentive program, directly funding a public education service via budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates state-funded incentives to attract/retain certified school psychologists, directly advancing educator support through financial means.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds school psychologists via state incentives, directly supporting mental health services in educational settings.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 629: RELATING TO THERAPY SERVICES.

Expands the scopes of practice for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists employed by or contracted with the Department of Education to diagnose students with a medical condition in an educational setting and treat the students. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands therapy services in schools, enhancing student access to medical support within educational settings per Department of Education contract95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands therapists' authority to diagnose/treat students in schools, improving access to healthcare services within educational settings.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 763: RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.

Establishes the civic education trust fund to support programs benefiting civic education of public school students. Appropriates funds for the expansion of civic education in the public schools and for full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for civic education programs and resource teachers, directly increasing state budget allocation for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes civic education trust fund with appropriations for program expansion and full-time resource teacher positions in public schools, directly advancing educational curriculum funding and staffing.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 628: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a program to award high school diplomas to persons who did not receive a diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services and persons whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes diploma issuance for veterans interrupted by wartime service, expanding educational access for a specific group under DOE program.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides high school diplomas to veterans interrupted by wartime military service, directly recognizing their service and addressing educational gaps.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1499: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Expands the Department of Education's authority to allow more trained staff to volunteer to assist students with the administration of medication. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands Department of Education authority for student medication assistance, directly enhancing health and safety in schools as part of educational environment.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands authority for trained staff to assist students with medication administration, improving access to health services in schools per subjects listed.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 627: RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.

HB 627 allocates funds to the Department of Education to hire staff positions focused on implementing and maintaining school safety measures. It directly affects public schools by providing resources to enhance safety protocols through dedicated personnel. The bill’s key provision is the appropriation of funding specifically for these safety-related roles, rather than altering existing safety standards. The measure is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 3000 (note: likely a typo for 2030, per standard legislative dates).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for school safety staff, directly increasing government spending on public services per appropriation subject.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates funds for school safety staff positions, directly enhancing K-12 safety protocols through dedicated personnel funding within education infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1314: RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.

HB 1314 requires all public schools to develop and implement mental health check-in plans for students in grades six through twelve. These plans must be created by schools to regularly assess student well-being and connect students with support services. The bill directly affects all K-12 public schools and their students in the specified grades. It takes effect on July 1, 3000 (note: the year 3000 appears to be a typo in the abstract; the intended year is likely 2030). The bill does not specify funding or detailed procedures for the check-ins.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates mental health check-ins for grades 6-12, enhancing student support services within K-12 education framework per bill's requirements.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health check-in plans in schools for grades 6-12, directly advancing student mental health support services as per healthcare topic definition.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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