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HI SB2213
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stanley Chang
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AI Summary
- Establishes the "Hawaii Environmentally Friendly Schools Act" requiring the Department of Education to develop a statewide environmental stewardship curricula plan and offer environmental stewardship courses at all public schools beginning with the 2027-2028 school year
- Mandates public schools implement sustainability programs including recycling and composting programs, with annual reporting to the legislature on participation, expenditures, and waste diversion results
- Prohibits single-use plastic utensils, trays, straws, and other disposable plastic food service products in public school cafeterias beginning July 1, 2027, with limited exemptions for health, safety, or disability accommodations
- Requires each public school to have at least one operational water bottle filling station accessible to students and staff by July 1, 2028, subject to funding availability
- Appropriates unspecified general fund amounts for sustainability programs, single-use plastic phase-out implementation, and water bottle filling station installation, effective July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Relating To Environmental Protection.
Appropriations ($)
Last Action
Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.
1/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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