HI SB2082

Establishes a teacher workforce housing stipend program for full-time teachers at public schools designated as rural or underserved in Hawaii

Provides $1,000 per month to eligible teachers who do not own a residence within commuting distance of their school, with funds restricted to rent, mortgage payments, or utilities

Requires stipend recipients to commit to teaching at a rural or underserved school for a minimum of three years; failure to complete this commitment converts the stipend into a repayable loan

Mandates the Department of Education to submit biennial reports to the legislature beginning in 2028, with program effective date of July 1, 2026

Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds for fiscal year 2026-2027 to establish and administer the program