Bill > HB904

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.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=904&year=2026