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HB 2621

RELATING TO STUDENT MISCONDUCT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeanné Kapela

Hawaii HB 2621 modifies student misconduct procedures in schools; passed committee with amendments but specific policy changes remain unclear from available records.

The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Garrett, Kapela, Kila, Olds, Souza; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Muraoka; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
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Bill Summary · HB 2621

Legislative bill overview

HB 2621 addresses student misconduct procedures in Hawaii schools, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available action records. The bill was introduced by Representative Jeanné Kapela and recently passed committee with amendments, indicating substantive changes were made during review.

Why is this important

Student misconduct policies directly affect school discipline procedures, student rights, and educational outcomes. Changes to these policies can impact school safety protocols, due process protections, and the academic and behavioral records that follow students.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of misconduct definitions: Disagreement over what behaviors constitute reportable misconduct and appropriate thresholds for intervention
  • Due process protections: Balancing swift administrative action against student rights to fair hearings and appeals
  • Disciplinary consequences: Debate over proportionality of punishments and concerns about disparate impacts on different student populations

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

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