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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, to develop and distribute to each public middle and high school in the State guidelines for the establishment and operation of safe spaces for students to access telehealth services on school property during normal school hours. Requires each public middle and high school to establish and maintain a safe space for students according to the guidelines.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health, to create and distribute guidelines to all public middle and high schools in the state for setting up and running private, safe spaces where students can access telehealth services during school hours. Telehealth refers to the use of technology to provide health services, including mental health care, remotely. The bill mandates that each public middle and high school must establish and maintain such a safe space according to these guidelines, which will cover aspects like privacy, consent, staffing, and coordination with healthcare providers, aiming to address the growing youth mental health crisis and improve access to care.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Mike Gabbard (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D)*,
Glenn Wakai (D)*,
Dru Kanuha (D),
Tim Richards (D),
Last Action
Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. (on 01/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2206&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2206_.HTM |
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