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This bill requires the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to grant a complete tuition and mandatory fee waiver to resident students enrolled in the College of Education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa during the semester or term when they are completing their student teaching requirement. To qualify for the waiver, students must be full-time, in good academic standing, pursuing an education degree that requires student teaching hours, and currently enrolled in a State-Approved Teacher Education Program. The bill recognizes this as a matter of statewide concern under the Hawaii State Constitution and requires the university to develop rules to implement the waiver program. The legislation aims to support aspiring teachers by reducing the financial burden during their student teaching semester, which is a critical component of teacher preparation. The waiver will apply specifically to resident students at the Manoa campus and will take effect upon the bill's approval.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1524&year=2026