Bill > HB1200

This bill establishes specific student-to-teacher ratios for Hawaii's public schools to improve educational quality and student-teacher interactions. The bill sets recommended maximum class sizes of 20:1 for grades K-3 (with grades K-2 not exceeding 25:1) and 26:1 for grades 4-12. If schools cannot meet these recommended ratios, they must notify parents and guardians about the reasons for any changes. The bill explicitly prohibits schools from averaging student-to-teacher ratios based on total student enrollment and total teachers, ensuring that individual class sizes are considered. The Department of Education is required to implement this policy in a manner that is educationally sound, instructionally appropriate, and consistent with available funding, with the ultimate goal of promoting quality instruction and positive student-teacher interactions.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1200&year=2026