HI HB2400

Requires teachers to forfeit their teaching license if they resign or retire during any pending investigation into allegations of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or other physical abuse of a student.

Mandates that license forfeitures be reported to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification, which maintains an interstate database of unlicensed teachers.

Applies to teachers paid under the unit 5 collective bargaining agreement salary schedule in the Hawaii Department of Education.

Addresses the practice of teachers evading accountability by resigning or retiring before formal termination following investigation completion.

Takes effect upon approval.