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HI HB2565
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Justin Woodson
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AI Summary
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Establishes a $5,000 one-time monetary award for educators recognized by the Hawaii legislature during Education Week for excellence in teaching, leadership, and service
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Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to provide these awards to recognized public school educators for fiscal year 2026-2027
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Appropriates separate funds to the State Public Charter School Commission to provide the same $5,000 awards to recognized charter school educators
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Recognition requires the legislature to issue a congratulatory document to the educator during Education Week
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Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)
Legislative Description
Relating To Teachers.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2/10/2026