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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
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education and State Public Charter School Commission to provide monetary awards to educators who are recognized by the legislature, during education week, for their accomplishments, excellence in teaching, leadership, and service. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill aims to recognize and reward high-quality educators in Hawaii by providing a one-time monetary award of $5,000 to their salaries for each year they are recognized by the legislature for their accomplishments, excellence in teaching, leadership, and service during "education week," a designated period to celebrate educators. The bill appropriates funds from the state's general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 to both the Department of Education and the State Public Charter School Commission to administer these awards, emphasizing the legislature's commitment to attracting and retaining excellent teachers to ensure all students have access to quality learning opportunities. This initiative is intended to demonstrate further appreciation for the vital efforts of educators.
Committee Categories
Education, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (11)
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Justin Woodson (D)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with Representative(s) Garcia 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=2565&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2565_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2565_HD1_HSCR70-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2565_HD1_HSCR70-26_.pdf |
| HB2565_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-05-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2565_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-05-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2565_.HTM |
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