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HI SCR200

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Donna Kim

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Department of Education to implement the National Education Association Micro-Credential Pilot Program, developed with the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design and Hawaii State Teachers Association

  • Provides competency-based professional development for licensed public and charter school teachers at no cost for NEA/HSTA members, or $75 for non-members

  • Directs the Hawaii State Teachers Association to assist with outreach, participation verification, coursework verification, professional development credits, and grading

  • Requires the Department of Education to post the pilot program on its professional development website and award applicable professional development credit to teachers who complete the coursework

  • Mandates a report to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2027 Regular Session on participation rates, educator feedback, outcomes, and recommendations for expansion

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Education To Implement The National Education Association Micro-credential Pilot Program Developed In Collaboration With The Department's Office Of Curriculum And Instructional Design And The Hawaii State Teachers Association.

Pilot Program

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).

4/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance4/20/2026
Education4/10/2026
Education3/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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