Bill > SB1000

This bill appropriates $3,000,000 from Hawaii's general revenues to the Department of Education (DOE) for teacher-requested classroom supplies over two fiscal years (2025-2026 and 2026-2027), addressing the financial burden teachers face when purchasing classroom materials out of their own pockets. The legislation acknowledges that teachers nationwide spend an average of $500 annually on classroom supplies and aims to alleviate this expense by providing dedicated funding. Additionally, the bill indicates that the DOE intends to explore public-private partnerships to further leverage financial resources for providing project-based educational resources. The funds will be specifically designated for teacher-requested classroom supplies, with the DOE responsible for managing and expending the appropriation. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and represents a direct effort to support educators by reducing their personal financial investment in classroom resources.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1000&year=2026