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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Clarifies that free tuition at private educational institutions are to be considered conditional gifts that support educational advancements rather than contractual obligations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that educational awards from private donors or private schools where no tuition is charged are to be treated as "conditional gifts" rather than contractual obligations, meaning that if a student fails to meet certain requirements, such as academic performance or conduct, the award or enrollment can be revoked without the donor or school facing a breach of contract claim. A "donor-conditioned educational award" is defined as a scholarship, grant, tuition waiver, or similar benefit funded by private donations and subject to conditions set by the donor. The bill aims to encourage private support for education by ensuring donor intent is preserved and to provide uniform statewide treatment for these educational arrangements, applying only to awards and enrollments made on or after its effective date of July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2304&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2304_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2304_HD1_HSCR67-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2304_HD1_HSCR67-26_.pdf |
| HB2304_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-05-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2304_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-05-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2304_.HTM |
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