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HI HB1895
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Justin Woodson
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AI Summary
- Adds disrupting or interfering with the administration or functions of any school, school administration office, or school board as a form of harassment under Hawaii Revised Statutes §711-1106
- Elevates the penalty for harassment from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor when the victim is an educational worker
- Defines "educational worker" to include administrators, specialists, counselors, teachers, and employees of the Department of Education or charter schools, as well as school volunteers and department contractors
- Responds to reported increases in severe harassment, intimidation, threats, and hostile communications directed at school staff that disrupt school operations
- Preserves protections for good-faith communication, parental advocacy, and legitimate participation in school matters
Legislative Description
Relating To Educational Workers.
Penal Code
Last Action
The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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