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HI HB2304

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nadine Nakamura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that donor-funded scholarships, tuition waivers, and free enrollment at private pre-K through 12th grade schools are legally classified as conditional gifts rather than contractual obligations

  • Allows schools and donors to impose conditions on awards including academic performance minimums, conduct standards, enrollment status, and other eligibility criteria without creating contractual liability

  • Permits schools to require students or parents to pay for optional extracurricular items, sign waivers for activities, and consent to non-commercial use of student names, images, or work

  • Protects donors and schools from contract-based legal claims when educational awards are modified or terminated for failure to meet specified conditions

  • Applies only to awards and enrollments made on or after July 1, 3000, and includes a severability clause if any provision is found invalid

Legislative Description

Relating To Private Support Of Education.

Educational Gifts

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/9/2026
Education1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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