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HB 2299

RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

Hawaii joins interstate compact standardizing military student enrollment, credit transfer, and graduation requirements to reduce educational disruptions from military family relocations.

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Bill Summary · HB 2299

Legislative bill overview

HB 2299 proposes Hawaii's participation in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, a multi-state agreement designed to address educational challenges faced by military-connected students whose families frequently relocate due to military service. The bill would require Hawaii to adopt standardized provisions for military student enrollment, credit transfer, and graduation requirements across the state's public school system.

Why is this important

Military families move significantly more often than civilian families—sometimes every 2-3 years—causing educational disruptions that can result in lost credits, delayed graduations, and achievement gaps. By joining this interstate compact, Hawaii would streamline processes to recognize credits earned in other states and reduce bureaucratic barriers, potentially improving outcomes for the approximately 20,000+ military-connected students in Hawaii due to the large military presence (Pearl Harbor, Hickam Air Force Base, etc.).

Potential points of contention

  • State autonomy vs. standardization: Hawaii schools would need to align graduation requirements and credit policies with compact standards, potentially limiting local control over educational standards
  • Implementation costs: Schools may incur expenses for staff training, transcript evaluation systems, and administrative compliance without guaranteed state funding
  • Credit equivalency disputes: Determining fair credit transfers between different state curricula could create administrative conflicts and require subjective decision-making by school officials

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

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