Bill > SB2548

This bill requires the School Facilities Authority (SFA), a specialized agency focused on public school facilities, to create geographically based capital improvement project districts to manage deferred maintenance, which refers to necessary repairs and upkeep that have been postponed. These districts, whose boundaries will generally match existing school administrative districts, will be responsible for overseeing the design, construction, and administration of deferred maintenance projects locally, managing budgets and schedules, and acting as the main point of contact for schools within their area. The SFA will assign staff, including a district facilities manager, to each district to carry out these duties. The bill also appropriates funds for fiscal year 2026-2027 to establish these districts and sets an effective date of July 1, 2050. This approach aims to improve efficiency, accountability, and responsiveness in addressing the backlog of school facility maintenance issues, which the legislature believes has been exacerbated by a centralized management system.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2548&year=2026