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HI SB63
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stanley Chang
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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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