Bill > HB838

This bill increases the annual bonus for public school teachers who achieve and maintain national board certification from $5,000 to $10,000, as part of the teacher national board certification incentive program. The program continues to provide additional financial support, including a $1,500 bonus upon completing all certification components and reimbursement of certification application fees. The bill maintains an extra $5,000 annual bonus for teachers with national board certification who work in specific challenging school environments, such as focus or priority zones, schools with high turnover rates, or hard-to-fill schools. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a rigorous certification process that recognizes and supports exemplary teaching practices. The bill includes an appropriation of funds to support these bonuses for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with the money to be expended by the department of education. The changes will take effect on July 1, 3000 (which appears to be a typographical error and likely meant to be 2024 or a future year).

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=838&year=2026