HI SB2605

Requires the Department of Education to open all public school outdoor facilities and grounds for community use on Saturdays and Sundays without requiring licenses, permits, or fees, provided use does not interfere with school activities or existing reservations.

Users of weekend school facilities must assume liability risk, with the department required to post signage stating the State is not responsible for injuries or deaths.

Addresses inequitable access to recreational facilities, citing that some schools like Mililani Middle School approved fewer than a dozen community requests for facilities since 2023 despite high demand.

Requires the Department of Education to submit reports to the legislature by 2028 and 2029 on facility utilization, safety issues, maintenance needs, cost impacts, and recommendations for continuing or expanding the program.

Establishes a pilot program with a sunset date of June 30, 2030, after which the law reverts to its previous form requiring permits and fees for school facility use.