Bill > SB2181

This bill aims to increase the required instructional hours for public schools in Hawaii, starting with the 2027-2028 school year, based on findings that link lower student performance in Hawaii to fewer classroom hours compared to other states. Specifically, it amends existing law to mandate that all public schools, excluding charter and multi-track schools, will need to provide one thousand two hundred student hours per school year, which includes the full school day, in addition to maintaining a one hundred eighty-day school year. This change is intended to improve student achievement by providing more time for learning, as research suggests a correlation between increased instructional time and better academic outcomes.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2181&year=2026