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SB 1392

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

Hawaii SB 1392 advances education policy requiring budgetary review; deferred to 2026 for further committee analysis.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 1392

Legislative bill overview

SB 1392 is an education-related bill introduced in the Hawaii State Senate by Ron Kouchi. The bill was introduced in January 2025, passed first reading, and was referred to the Education (EDU) and Ways and Means (WAM) committees before being carried over to the 2026 legislative session.

Why is this important

The bill's carryover to 2026 suggests it addresses substantive education policy issues requiring additional review and deliberation. The referral to both Education and Ways and Means committees indicates the proposal likely has budgetary implications alongside policy changes affecting Hawaii's schools.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific policy provisions and fiscal impact cannot be fully assessed without the bill's detailed text and committee analysis materials
  • The extended timeline suggests either complexity requiring deeper vetting or potential disagreement among stakeholders that needed resolution
  • Education funding priorities in Hawaii may create competing interests between different stakeholder groups during the 2026 session

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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