Bill > SB440

This bill establishes the Future Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher Scholarship Program, administered by the Hawaii Department of Education, to address teacher shortages in career and technical education. The scholarship is available to Hawaii residents enrolled at a University of Hawaii campus in a state-approved teacher education program. Recipients must obtain a teaching license and commit to teaching CTE in Hawaii public schools for at least five years after completing their program. If scholarship recipients fail to meet these requirements, they must repay a proportionate amount of the scholarship funds, with the department determining specific repayment terms, including potential deferment or forgiveness for hardship or employment challenges. The bill includes an appropriation of funds for the program in fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, and allows the board to adopt rules for implementing and administering the scholarship program. The goal is to incentivize and support individuals becoming CTE teachers in Hawaii's public school system by providing financial assistance and creating a service commitment.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=440&year=2025