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HI SB2222

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Chang

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Hawaii Department of Education to classify student absences due to mental or behavioral health as excused absences
  • Establishes a cap on the number of mental/behavioral health excused absences a student may take per academic year (specific number left blank in bill text)
  • Exempts mental or behavioral health-related absences from enforcement penalties under Hawaii's compulsory school attendance laws
  • Amends Chapter 302A of Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new section defining "excused absence" as exempt from penalties for failing to meet regular attendance requirements

Legislative Description

Relating To Mental Health.

Education

Last Action

Referred to EDU, JDC.

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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