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HI SB973
Bill
Status
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Elefante
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AI Summary
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Requires the Hawaii Department of Education to pay salary differentials to educators who provide direct services to English language learners and hold valid teaching licenses with ESL endorsements or meet equivalent requirements
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Addresses the critical shortage of qualified English language learner educators in Hawaii by creating financial incentives to attract and retain these specialized teachers
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Appropriates an unspecified sum from general revenues for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to fund the pay differentials
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Conditions the release of appropriated funds on execution of a memorandum of understanding between the Superintendent of Education and the exclusive representative of collective bargaining unit (5)
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Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating To Education.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025