HI SB2816

Establishes the strong students grant pilot program administered by the Department of Education to provide $1,000 grants to eligible students for education expenses.

Prioritizes grant awards to students from families with adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less, then $75,000 or less starting September 15, then first-come-first-served starting November 1 each year.

Defines eligible education expenses as computer hardware, textbooks, assessment fees, therapies, and supplemental education services—but excludes private school expenses.

Requires grants to be used within the fiscal year awarded and unused funds to revert to the state general fund; bars parents found misusing funds from applying for future grants.

Appropriates unspecified general revenues for fiscal year 2022-2023 and requires the Department of Education to report to the legislature before the 2023 and 2024 regular sessions; pilot program terminates July 1 (year not specified).