Education (School Choice)

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 63: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, requires each public, private, and charter school in the State to establish a program within the health education curriculum for high school students to provide instruction in CPR. Specifies instruction requirements. Waives liability for instruction under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates CPR instruction in health curriculum for all high schools, strengthening educational requirements without restricting access or funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education School Choice

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 245: RELATING TO STUDENT HEAT EXPOSURE SAFETY.

Requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health and State Public Charter School Commission, to conduct a study on the current practices of managing heat exposure in state public and charter schools to protect students' health during outdoor activities and to develop a plan if the current practices are insufficient in managing heat exposure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates study and plan to protect student health during outdoor school activities, ensuring safe learning environment under education safety protocols.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3189: RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.

SB 3189 allocates state funds to the State Public Charter School Commission specifically for prekindergarten-only public charter schools. This bill directly affects those schools by providing dedicated funding for their operations. The key mechanism is a state appropriation to support early childhood education programs within this specific school type. It does not change eligibility rules or create new programs, only funding existing preK-only charter schools through the Commission. The bill is currently in committee referral after its initial introduction and first reading.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state appropriation ($50M) specifically for prekindergarten charter schools' operations, directly funding essential early education programs under budget management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds to preK-only charter schools for early learning programs, directly funding existing educational services without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Early Childhood School Choice

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2399: RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.

HB 2399 appropriates state funds to the State Public Charter School Commission specifically for prekindergarten-only public charter schools. This bill directly affects prekindergarten-only public charter schools by providing them with dedicated state funding through the Commission. The key mechanism is a budget allocation for operational support, without changing eligibility rules or student enrollment requirements. The bill is currently in early stages, having been introduced on January 27, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds to prekindergarten charter schools via Commission, directly funding public education programs under Budget & Taxes category.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates state funds to prekindergarten public charter schools, directly increasing funding and supporting early education access without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood School Choice

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1779: RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

Expands free school meal coverage, beginning with the 2029-2030 school year, to all public school students, including public charter school students, regardless of whether the student participates in a federal school meals program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state-funded school meals coverage, increasing public education spending without tax changes.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands free school meal access to all DOE students regardless of federal program participation, increasing educational access and support for school nutrition programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands free school meals, a public health nutrition program, improving student access to healthy meals under public health initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Student Health

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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 Feb 19, 2026

HB 1783: RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES.

Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish a pilot program to develop three new public schools in areas based on demonstrated need through public-private partnerships. Amends the powers of the School Facilities Authority. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for public charter school facilities via pilot program, directly funding public infrastructure under budget authority.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for new public school facilities via public-private partnerships, advancing school infrastructure and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget School Choice School Funding

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signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 1890: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Provides annual salary step increases for public schools and public charter school teachers who have completed one year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements, if negotiated into a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to section 89-9, HRS, and subject to funds appropriated by the Legislature. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates annual salary increases for teachers, requiring state funding for public education, a direct public service funding measure.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides annual salary increases for public school teachers, directly supporting educator compensation and retention per the collective bargaining agreement.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides salary increases for teachers under collective bargaining agreement, advancing wage standards and supporting labor rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Teachers Collective Bargaining

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 273: RELATING TO SCHOOL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

Establishes a School Choice Scholarship program which allows parents to exercise more financial freedom to send their children to nonpublic schools with the assistance of a $10,000 grant for eligible students.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds ($10k grants) for school choice scholarships, increasing government spending on education through direct appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes $10k grants for nonpublic school choice, expanding parental funding options and educational access beyond public schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Student Financial Aid

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1893: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Clarifies that public charter school teachers are eligible for incentives under the Teacher National Board Certification Incentive Program. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases teacher incentive bonus from $5,000 to $10,000 annually, expanding eligibility to charter school teachers, directly supporting educator compensation and retention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Teachers

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