HI SB2872

Expands eligibility for retired teachers and administrators to return to work in any Department of Education or charter school, removing the previous requirement that positions be in designated "teacher shortage areas."

Retirants rehired after June 30, 2026 must receive entry-level salary for their position as negotiated in collective bargaining agreements, regardless of prior experience or tenure.

Retirants rehired after June 30, 2026 are ineligible for additional employment benefits typically provided to active employees under Chapter 78.

Requires a 12-month gap between state/county employment and reemployment, with no pre-arranged return-to-work agreements permitted before retirement.

Directs the Department of Education to adopt administrative rules for identifying shortage areas and establishing hiring guidelines consistent with collective bargaining agreements.