Bill > HB2621

This bill requires public schools to report any incident involving physical violence, which is defined as the intentional use of physical force by a student against another student that results in or has the potential to result in physical injury, pain, or impairment, to the Department of Education within five school days. The reports must include details such as the date, location, grade levels, number of students involved, their roles (e.g., primary offender, secondary offender, facilitator, victim, witness), disciplinary actions taken, and whether counseling or behavioral interventions were provided. The Department of Education will then collect and maintain this data, making it publicly available on its website without revealing personally identifiable student information, to monitor trends and inform policy. Additionally, the Department must submit an annual report to the Legislature by December 31 summarizing the collected data, including the total number of incidents, breakdowns by school and complex area, student roles, disciplinary actions, repeat offenses, and prevention efforts, all presented in an aggregated and anonymized format. This bill also defines terms like "facilitator," "fighting," "primary offender," "secondary offender," "victim," and "witness" to clarify the scope of reporting.

Education, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2621&year=2026