HI SB821

Appropriates $1,285,655 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $2,703,491 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Education for community schools

Funds one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) program manager position within the Department of Education

Community schools in Hawaiʻi serve as hubs connecting students and families with community resources through partnerships, expanded learning opportunities, family engagement, and integrated support systems

Research cited shows community schools improve attendance, academic scores, graduation rates, and teacher retention, with an Albuquerque study finding $7.11 in net benefits for every dollar invested in a community school coordinator

Takes effect July 1, 2025