Education (School Transportation)

passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 88: RELATING TO STUDENT ATHLETES.

Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer a three-year student athlete travel pilot program to provide funding for intra-county travel expenses for student athletes of counties with a population of less than 500,000. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/28. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for student athlete travel expenses through Department of Education pilot program, directly funding school sports programs within K-12 education framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations School Safety School Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2026

HB 2415: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

HB 2415 appropriates state funds to the Department of Transportation for installing pedestrian safety improvements (like crosswalks or signage) at locations directly adjacent to school properties. It also directs the department to consider implementing similar safety measures at other high-risk sites beyond school areas. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to use these allocated funds for specific traffic safety projects, effective July 1, 3000. This policy change directly affects school communities and pedestrians near schools by directing state resources toward physical safety infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for DOT traffic safety projects, directly allocating budget resources to a public safety program.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds traffic safety improvements (crosswalks, signage) at school properties to enhance student safety and access, directly supporting school infrastructure and educational access per Safe Routes to School initiative.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates state funds for DOT to install pedestrian safety infrastructure (crosswalks/signage) at schools/high-risk sites, directly funding transportation safety projects to enhance infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 333: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning with the - school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high school classes to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires later school start times (8:30 a.m.) to improve student well-being and academic performance, aligning with student program enhancement indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety School Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 63: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning with the - school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high school classes to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates later school start times (8:30 a.m.) to improve student health/focus, aligning with evidence-based education policies for K-12 well-being.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety School Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 599: RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.

Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers to department public schools and charter schools. Encourages the employment of qualified retirees from the local police departments and department of law enforcement. Appropriates funds for these positions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for school resource officers, directly advancing government spending on essential school safety programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds school resource officers (law enforcement) in schools, directly advancing law enforcement presence per criminal justice topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for school resource officers, directly supporting school safety within education policy as a core component of school operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing School Safety School Transportation

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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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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 909: RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.

Authorizes the Department of Education to use alternative vehicles for student transportation under certain conditions and appropriates funds for the purchase of alternative vehicles and individuals to obtain CDL licensure. Allows Department schools to initiate staggered start times. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for school bus alternatives and CDL training, enhancing transportation infrastructure to support student access and school operations.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds alternative school bus vehicles and CDL licensure, directly advancing transportation services for student mobility under DOT/DOE oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Driver Licensing Public Transit

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 288: RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.

Authorizes the Department of Education to use alternative vehicles for student transportation under certain conditions. Allows the Department of Education to institute a staggered school hours program in public schools. Appropriates funds for the purchase of alternative vehicles and individuals to obtain CDL licensure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for school bus alternatives and CDL training, directly funding public education transportation services under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for school transportation infrastructure (alternative vehicles, CDL licensure), directly supporting educational access and student mobility to schools.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds for alternative vehicles and CDL licensure, directly supporting school transportation infrastructure and safety under DOT/DOE oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding School Transportation Student Health Driver Licensing Public Transit

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