H.B. 1775 Summary

• Establishes annual reporting requirements for the University of Hawaii, Department of Education, and State Public Charter School Commission on Title IX complaints and cases, including complaint types, numbers by location, and complainant/respondent categories.

• Requires reporting on complaint investigation status (pending, completed, or under appeal) and the percentage of employees and students who completed Title IX training.

• Appropriates $350,000 for fiscal year 2022-2023 to the Department of Education for equity training programs.

• Adds definitions and clarifications to Hawaii's state-level Title IX corollary law (Chapter 368D) to ensure protections against sex discrimination, including gender identity/expression and sexual orientation, in covered educational programs and activities.

• Specifies that covered educational programs include the University of Hawaii, Department of Education, public charter schools, and any educational entity receiving any amount of state financial assistance.