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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to submit an annual report on public charter schools before the opening day of each Regular Session of the Legislature. Requires the Board of Education to review and approve the annual report before the report is issued to the Governor, Legislature, and the public. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill modifies the annual reporting requirements for public charter schools in Hawaii by shifting the responsibility of creating the annual report from the Board of Education to the State Public Charter School Commission. The Commission will now be required to produce a comprehensive annual report covering various aspects of charter schools, including their successes, challenges, funding sufficiency, federal fund distribution, and facility funding allocations. Before the report can be submitted to the Governor, Legislature, and the public, the Board of Education must first review and approve the Commission's report. The report must be submitted no later than the opening day of each regular legislative session and will include detailed information such as a line-item breakdown of federal funds, equity recommendations, funding allocation details, and a discussion of board policies. The bill aims to improve transparency and accountability in the state's public charter school system by creating a more structured and collaborative reporting process between the Commission and the Board of Education.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (12)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Chris Todd (D)*,
Justin Woodson (D)*,
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (on 12/08/2025)
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