HI SB2588

Authorizes the Charter School Administrative Office to withhold up to two percent from the annual charter school general fund appropriation for its operational expenses, including salaries for the executive director and staff.

Clarifies that the Charter School Administrative Office, as a state office, may deduct its operational costs before distributing remaining appropriations to individual charter schools.

Requires the office to allocate the balance of annual appropriations to charter schools in an equitable manner after withholding operational expenses.

Received support from the Charter School Administrative Office and Hawaii Technology Academy during committee review.