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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the Board of Education and collective bargaining units to calculate student-to-teacher ratios for class sizes according to a prescribed method to promote quality education and positive student-teacher interactions. Informs parents if changes to class sizes are needed.
AI Summary
This bill mandates a specific method for calculating student-to-teacher ratios in Hawaii's public schools, aiming to improve education quality and student-teacher interactions. The calculation will focus solely on classroom teachers, excluding specialists like librarians, counselors, and special education teachers when they are not the primary instructor, and will be based on the number of students and teachers within each individual classroom, not the school's total enrollment. If these ratios cannot be met, schools are required to inform parents and guardians about the reasons for any class size changes, and the Department of Education will implement this policy to ensure fair allocation of staff, appropriate instruction, and manageable teacher workloads, all while considering available funding and parental communication.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (16)
David Alcos (R)*,
Elle Cochran (D)*,
Diamond Garcia (R)*,
Daisy Hartsfield (D)*,
Mark Hashem (D)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Lauren Matsumoto (R)*,
Christopher Muraoka (R)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Elijah Pierick (R)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Justin Woodson (D)*,
Darius Kila (D),
Last Action
Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 6 (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2530&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2530_.HTM |
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