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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish a pilot program to develop three new public schools in areas based on demonstrated need through public-private partnerships. Amends the powers of the School Facilities Authority. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill requires the School Facilities Authority (SFA) to establish a pilot program to develop proposals for three new public schools using public-private partnerships, which involve collaboration with private entities to finance, design, construct, and maintain facilities, in areas with demonstrated need. The bill also amends the SFA's powers to explicitly include entering into partnerships for the design, financing, construction, and maintenance of public charter school facilities and projects on privately-owned land, and to partner with agencies for classrooms. The SFA must report to the Legislature on the pilot program's progress and effectiveness, and funds are appropriated for its development and administration, with the program set to conclude on June 30, 2028.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (11)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Diamond Garcia (R)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Trish La Chica (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Sean Quinlan (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1783&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1783_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1783_HD1_HSCR496-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1783_HD1_HSCR496-26_.pdf |
| HB1783_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-12-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1783_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-12-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1783_.HTM |
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