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HI SB2215

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Chang

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • All public elementary, middle, and high schools in Hawaii must begin classes no earlier than 8:30 a.m., though charter schools are exempt from this requirement
  • The Board of Education may grant waivers to individual schools from the start time requirement and must adopt policies and procedures for the waiver process
  • The Department of Education must adjust state-provided school bus and school meal schedules to align with the new class start times
  • Research cited in the bill finds that students starting school at 8:30 a.m. or later experience longer sleep, better moods, improved academic performance, better attendance, and fewer automobile accidents compared to those starting earlier
  • Currently, all but five public high schools in Hawaii begin their school days before 8:30 a.m.

Legislative Description

Relating To Education.

DOE

Last Action

Referred to EDU, WAM.

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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