HI HB1530

Establishes a Teacher Mentor Incentive Program within the Hawaii Department of Education to provide annual bonuses to classroom teachers who mentor pre-service or beginning teachers.

Requires mentors to receive compensation for their additional duties, including mentor-training classes, classroom observations, written evaluations, meetings, and lesson development guidance (estimated at 75+ hours annually).

Makes the bonus amount subject to collective bargaining negotiations between the department and teacher unions.

Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 for program implementation (specific amount not designated in bill text).

Takes effect July 1, 2050.