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SB 409

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 7 co-sponsors

Hawaii SB 409 relates to the Department of Education but lacks public detail; referred to committees and carried over to 2026 without passage in 2025.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 409

Legislative bill overview

SB 409 is a Hawaii bill related to the Department of Education that was introduced in January 2025 but lacks publicly available details about its specific provisions. The bill has progressed through initial readings and committee referrals (Education and Ways & Means) before being carried over to the 2026 legislative session, indicating it did not advance to passage in the 2025 session.

Why is this important

Hawaii's Department of Education oversees public schools serving hundreds of thousands of students and manages a substantial portion of the state budget. Any legislation affecting the DOE could impact educational policy, funding, curriculum, operations, or accountability measures affecting students, families, and educators statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill's actual text and substantive provisions are not publicly detailed in available sources, making it impossible to identify specific areas of disagreement without access to the full bill language
  • Committee jurisdiction overlap: Referral to both Education and Ways & Means suggests either budgetary implications or cross-cutting policy concerns that may create deliberation complexity
  • Carryover status: The bill's postponement to 2026 may indicate unresolved disagreements among stakeholders or insufficient time for full vetting

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

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