HB 265

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 21, 2025.

Teacher Retention; Teacher Bonus Program; Education; Staffing.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-265
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee EDN, LAB, FIN
House in_committee 2025-01-21
Education
Summary

Establishes the Onipaʻa Teacher Bonus Program to address teacher retention and award teachers for outstanding and extended service in the department of education. Ensures that general education teachers assigned to special education inclusion classes receive the same additional benefits as special education teachers.

Sponsor
Diamond Garcia
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-01-21 Status in_committee
2025-01-21 Latest Action Referred to EDN, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1
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