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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Permits the Department of Education to hire unlicensed individuals as teachers on an emergency basis for five, rather than three, years. Requires that unlicensed teachers hired on an emergency basis make continuous and verifiable progress toward satisfying licensing requirements. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to allow the Department of Education to hire unlicensed individuals as teachers on an emergency basis for up to five years, an increase from the previous three-year limit. Crucially, these unlicensed teachers must demonstrate continuous and verifiable progress towards meeting the requirements for a teaching license each year they are employed under this emergency provision, which could include enrolling in approved programs, completing coursework, or other methods approved by the board. This change aims to provide more flexibility in addressing teacher shortages while ensuring that individuals hired under emergency circumstances are actively working towards full licensure.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
48 Hrs. Notice 02-25-26. (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2125&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2125_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2125_SD1_SSCR2705_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2125_SD1_SSCR2705_.pdf |
| SB2125_TESTIMONY_EDU_02-04-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2125_TESTIMONY_EDU_02-04-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2125_.HTM |
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