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HI SB968

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Fevella

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

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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