Bill > HB2301

This bill transfers the authority to license private trade, vocational, and technical schools from the Department of Education to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, recognizing that the latter department is better equipped to handle consumer protection aspects of these institutions, which offer specialized training outside of traditional college education. The bill establishes a new chapter in Hawaii Revised Statutes to define these schools and outline the licensure requirements, including accreditation, business registration, tax clearance, and a surety bond to protect students from financial loss. It also details procedures for license suspension and revocation, and ensures that all existing rules, contracts, and personnel associated with this function are properly transferred to the new department, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 3000.

Business and Industry, Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2301&year=2026