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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the Department of Education to provide additional benefits to: (1) teachers with special assignments where their duties and responsibilities are greater than their ordinary duties and responsibilities; (2) teachers in Hawaiian language medium education whose responsibilities are greater or unique and require additional language skills; and (3) teachers at special needs schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Department of Education provide additional benefits to teachers who undertake special assignments with responsibilities exceeding their normal duties, teachers involved in Hawaiian language medium education who require specialized language skills, and teachers working at special needs schools, which are defined as schools with a high proportion of students exhibiting low academic performance. The bill also appropriates funds to the Department of Education to cover the costs associated with these additional benefits, aiming to address teacher retention issues exacerbated by increased workloads and stress, particularly in light of national trends and specific challenges within Hawaii's education system, and to create parity with benefits already provided to educational officers in similar roles.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (20)
Elle Cochran (D)*,
Diamond Garcia (R)*,
Joe Gedeon (R)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Daisy Hartsfield (D)*,
Mark Hashem (D)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Lauren Matsumoto (R)*,
Christopher Muraoka (R)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Elijah Pierick (R)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
Shirley Ann Templo (D)*,
Justin Woodson (D)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2533&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2533_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2533_HD1_HSCR693-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2533_HD1_HSCR693-26_.pdf |
| HB2533_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-19-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2533_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-19-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2533_.HTM |
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