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HI SB968
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kurt Fevella
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AI Summary
- Establishes a teacher loan forgiveness program administered by the Department of Education in partnership with a Hawaii-based financial institution
- Requires participants to teach full-time in Hawaii public schools for two years to qualify for loan forgiveness, with priority given to teachers at rural schools
- Applicants must obtain a license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board and apply within their first year of employment as a full-time public school teacher
- Department must approve or deny applications within 90 days, with a maximum loan forgiveness amount to be determined by the board
- Appropriates unspecified funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating To Teacher Loans.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025
Committee Referrals
Education1/23/2025
Full Bill Text
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