HI HB2445

Requires the Hawaii Department of Education to develop and implement a standardized emergency response plan for immigration enforcement activities occurring on or within 1,000 feet of public school campuses during instructional hours or school-sponsored activities.

Establishes student protection measures including procedures to prevent students from being questioned, detained, or removed from campus without proper legal authorization, and prohibits school personnel from assisting immigration enforcement beyond legal requirements.

Mandates protocols for school administrators when approached by immigration enforcement officials, including referral of access requests to designated legal counsel and guidance on warrants and subpoenas.

Requires mandatory staff training on the emergency response plan, including legal guidance, trauma-informed practices, and de-escalation strategies, plus multilingual parent notification procedures.

Directs the Department to submit annual reports to the legislature on plan implementation and training conducted, with an effective date of July 1, 3000.