HB 1989 Summary

• Implements constitutional amendment allowing the governor to appoint board of education members and superintendent of education with advice and consent of both the state house and senate (rather than elected positions).

• Establishes 13-member board of education appointed from two school board districts: 10 members from Oahu and 3 members from Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and other islands, with specific residency requirements for departmental school districts.

• Removes board of education from campaign finance, election tie-breaking, nomination paper, and financial disclosure requirements that apply to elected officials.

• Repeals chapter 13, Hawaii Revised Statutes (which governed elected board of education members) and section 17-6 (which addressed board vacancies).

• Takes effect upon governor's approval and ratification of the constitutional amendment authorizing gubernatorial appointment of board members and superintendent.