HI SB527

Establishes 5 full-time equivalent positions within the Department of Education's Civil Rights Compliance Branch to improve compliance with state and federal civil rights laws

Creates 1 Civil Rights Compliance Specialist II position focused on Title IX gender equity in athletics, responsible for reviewing athletic programs statewide, developing compliance policies, conducting investigations, and providing training

Creates 4 Equity Specialist II positions to serve statewide as Title IX coordinators, language access coordinators, and reasonable accommodation coordinators for complex areas, handling complaints and investigations related to discrimination

Appropriates unspecified amounts from general revenues for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for salaries and equipment/supplies for the new positions

Effective date of July 1, 2050 (placeholder date indicating the bill requires further amendment before implementation)