Bill > HB1072

This bill addresses the financial burden teachers face when purchasing classroom supplies by appropriating $3,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the Department of Education (DOE) to support teacher-requested classroom supplies. The legislation acknowledges that teachers nationwide spend an average of $500 out-of-pocket annually on classroom materials and aims to alleviate this expense. The DOE plans to approach this funding through public-private partnerships to maximize resources and provide project-based learning materials. The bill highlights that teachers understand their students' unique needs and work to create engaging learning environments, and thus should be supported in obtaining necessary classroom resources. The appropriated funds will be directly expended by the Department of Education, and the act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, ensuring that teachers will receive financial support for classroom supplies in the upcoming two fiscal years.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1072&year=2026