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This bill clarifies that financial aid and free tuition provided by private educational institutions, such as scholarships or waived tuition, are to be considered conditional gifts rather than contractual agreements, unless the parties involved explicitly agree otherwise in writing. This means that if a student receives such an award, the continuation of that award can be dependent on meeting certain conditions set by the donor or the school, like maintaining a certain grade point average or adhering to conduct rules, and the failure to meet these conditions will not be treated as a breach of contract. The bill aims to encourage private donations to education by ensuring that the donor's intentions are respected and to provide a uniform legal framework for these educational awards across the state, applying only to awards made after the bill becomes law.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3123&year=2026