S.B. 1010 Summary

• Strengthens state protections against sex-based harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation in public schools, public charter schools, and the University of Hawaii, including discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions.

• Establishes eight new sections (§368D-A through §368D-H) defining protections and procedures for complaints, investigations, and decisions regarding sex-based discrimination and harassment.

• Requires non-confidential employees to report incidents of sex-based harassment or discrimination to the Title IX coordinator and mandates training for all employees and Title IX officials.

• Provides specific protections for pregnant and parenting students, including reasonable accommodations, private lactation spaces, and voluntary leave of absence options.

• Allows private civil actions for violations with compensatory and punitive damages, with a two-year statute of limitations from the date of the last incident or final determination.