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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes the Board of Education Internal Audit Office to conduct program and fiscal evaluations of the Department of Education's key strategic initiatives to identify program improvements and provide other benefits and review external audits. Requires the Board of Education to establish a standing committee with a scope that includes audit-related responsibilities. Prohibits the Department of Education from expending FY 2026-2027 appropriated funds for certain auditor, evaluation specialist, and related positions and expenses. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Board of Education Internal Audit Office within the Department of Education to conduct program and fiscal evaluations of the department's key strategic initiatives, aiming to identify improvements and inform resource allocation for better student outcomes, and also to review external audits. It also mandates the Board of Education to create a standing committee with audit-related duties. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the Department of Education from using funds appropriated for fiscal years 2026-2027 for specific auditor, evaluation specialist, and related positions and expenses, while simultaneously appropriating funds for the establishment and operation of the new internal audit office.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (5)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Donovan Dela Cruz (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D)*,
Lorraine Inouye (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Last Action
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3279&year=2026 |
| SB3279_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-25-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB3279_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-25-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB3279_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB3279_SD1_SSCR2327_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB3279_SD1_SSCR2327_.pdf |
| SB3279_TESTIMONY_EDU_02-11-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB3279_TESTIMONY_EDU_02-11-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB3279_.HTM |
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