HI HB189

Establishes authorization requirements for pilot schools (private flight schools) operating in Hawaii, requiring them to have physical presence in the state, FAA approval, and offer accredited professional pilot programs with certified flight instructor certificates

Adds "pilot school" as a defined term and institution type subject to Hawaii's Post-secondary Education Authorization Program under Chapter 305J

Applies existing authorization, reauthorization, compliance, and complaint procedures for private colleges and universities to pilot schools, including biennial reauthorization requirements and probationary status provisions

Exempts pilot schools from financial responsibility and student loan disclosure requirements that apply to private colleges and universities

Effective date is July 1, 2017