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HI HB2565

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justin Woodson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to provide these awards to recognized public school educators for fiscal year 2026-2027

  • Appropriates separate funds to the State Public Charter School Commission to provide the same $5,000 awards to recognized charter school educators

  • Recognition requires the legislature to issue a congratulatory document to the educator during Education Week

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Labor & Public Employment2/9/2026
Education2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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