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HI SB63

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Chang

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all public elementary, middle, and high schools in Hawaii to begin classes no earlier than 8:30 a.m., aligning with American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations
  • Currently all but five public high schools in Hawaii start before 8:30 a.m.
  • Charter schools are exempt from the 8:30 a.m. start time requirement
  • Board of Education may grant waivers to individual schools and must adopt policies and procedures for the waiver process
  • Department of Education must adjust state-provided school bus and school meal schedules to align with the new start times

Legislative Description

Relating To Education.

DOE

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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