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HI HR26

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2022

Primary Sponsor

Linda Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Education urged to adopt workforce housing models like Koa'e Makana and Hokuao 201H Housing Project to provide affordable housing for teachers statewide

  • Teacher retention is critical; 51.8% of resigning teachers cited "leaving Hawaii" as their primary reason in 2017-2018, and teacher vacancies increased from 920 in 2016-2017 to 1,029 in 2018-2019

  • Department of Education requested to form community partnerships that supply homes for teachers, strengthen community bonds, address teacher shortages, and create pathways to homeownership

  • Department of Education directed to collaborate with Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and Hawaii Community Development Authority to address affordable housing deficit for teachers

  • Certified copies of resolution to be transmitted to Board of Education Chairperson, Education Superintendent, and executives of housing development agencies

Legislative Description

Urging The Department Of Education To Follow Workforce Housing Models, Such As Koae Makana And The Hokuao 201h Housing Project, For All Teachers Seeking Affordable Units In The State.

Teachers

Last Action

Referred to EDN/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 22

3/8/2022

Committee Referrals

Education3/8/2022

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