Bill > HB901

This bill clarifies and expands the appeals process for public charter schools in Hawaii by modifying existing law to allow charter schools more opportunities to challenge decisions made by their authorizers. The bill enables charter schools to appeal to the Board of Education in two key scenarios: first, when their charter application is denied, their charter contract is not renewed, or their charter is revoked, and second, when they face adverse decisions regarding their school's operation, governance, or funding (with the exception of performance review matters). To file an appeal, a charter school must do so within 21 calendar days of receiving notification of the decision, and the Board of Education must review and issue a final decision within 60 calendar days. The bill also specifies that for non-renewal or revocation appeals, grounds can include allegations of procedural errors, statutory violations, or lack of compliance with contractual obligations. Before appealing to the Board, schools must generally exhaust all available administrative remedies. The legislation aims to provide public charter schools with a more robust mechanism to challenge decisions that significantly impact their ability to operate effectively.

Education, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=901&year=2026