Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: DOE; Environmentally Friendly Schools Act; Environmental Stewardship Curriculum; Sustainability Programs; Recycling and Composting Program; Single-Use Plastic Products; Water Bottle Filling Stations; Reports; Appropriations
Requires the Department of Education to establish a statewide Environmental Stewardship Curricula Plan for public schools for certain students. Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires public schools to offer an environmental stewardship course for certain students. Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer sustainability programs, including recycling and composting programs, to be implemented at public schools. Beginning 7/1/27, prohibits the use or distribution of single-use plastic utensils, trays, straws, and other disposable plastic food service products in public school cafeterias. Beginning 7/1/28, requires each public school to have at least one operational refillable water bottle filling station accessible to students and staff. Requires reports to the Board of Education and the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-26 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-01-26 | Latest Action | Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1574 HD2 SD1 | Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program; Healthcare Professionals; Minimum Service Requirements | in_committee |
| HB 1713 HD1 SD1 | DOE; LUC; School Facilities Authority; School Impact Fees; Repeal; Fair Share Contribution Accounts; Impact Fee Accounts; Educational Contribution Agreements; Transfer; School Facilities Special Fund; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1780 HD1 SD1 | DOE; Student Transportation; School Bus Program; Fares; Reports; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1785 HD1 SD1 | DOE; Superintendent; Student Transportation; Penalty; School Bus Fare Revolving Fund | in_committee |
| HB 1840 HD2 SD1 | DOE; HTSB; Charter Schools; Visiting International Educator Permit; Emergency Hires; Rules; Support | in_committee |
| HB 1872 HD1 SD1 | UH; Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program; Child Care; Early Learning Opportunities; Reports; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1888 HD3 SD1 | DOE; AG; Public Charter Schools; Educational Workers; Sports Officials; Protection and Workplace Safety; Penal Code; Harassment; Intentional Bodily Injury | in_committee |
| HB 1890 HD3 SD1 | Salaries; Teachers; Annual Increases | in_committee |