SB 1388: Department of Education; BOE; School Facilities Authority Board; Membership
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-03-28
Current Status:
Failed
(2025-12-08: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Adds the Superintendent of Education and Chairperson of the Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board as ex officio, nonvoting members. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Adds two ex officio members that represent the Department of Education and the Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Adds 2 ex officio members that represent the Department of Education and the Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Adds two ex officio members that represent the Department of Education and the Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Adds two voting members that represent the Department of Education or the Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The department of education is critical to the successful implementation of school facilities projects through its understanding of educational needs and administrative priorities. There is a need to strengthen collaboration between the department of education and school facilities authority to ensure that the planning and development of school facilities are aligned with the educational goals and requirements of Hawaii's public education system.
The legislature further finds that the board of education, which oversees the department of education, brings a perspective on educational governance and policy. Incorporating representatives from the department of education and board of education as ex officio, nonvoting members of the school facilities authority board will ensure the department of education's strategic priorities are represented in the school facilities authority's projects and enhance the accountability and responsiveness of the school facilities authority to the needs of students, educators, and the community.
The purpose of this Act is to add the superintendent of education and chairperson of the board of education, or their designees, to the school facilities authority board as ex officio, nonvoting members.
SECTION 2. Section 302A-1704, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The board shall consist of [five voting]
the following members[. The]:
(1) Five voting members who shall:
[(1)] (A) Be appointed by the governor pursuant to
section 26-34;
[(2)] (B) Have an interest
in public school facilities;
[(3)]
(C) Include one member
actively or previously engaged in the construction industry for at least five
years; and
[(4)]
(D) Serve without compensation but
may be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the
performance of their duties[.]; and
(2) Two ex officio, nonvoting members who shall be:
(A) The superintendent of education or the superintendent's designee; and
(B) The chairperson of the board of education or the chairperson's designee."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Department of Education; BOE; School Facilities Authority Board; Membership
Description:
Adds the Superintendent of Education and Chairperson of the Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board as ex officio, nonvoting members. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The department of education is critical to the successful implementation of school facilities projects through its understanding of educational needs and administrative priorities. There is a need to strengthen collaboration between the department of education and school facilities authority to ensure that the planning and development of school facilities are aligned with the educational goals and requirements of Hawaii's public education system.
The legislature further finds that the board of education, which oversees the department of education, brings a perspective on educational governance and policy. Incorporating representatives from the department of education and board of education as ex officio nonvoting members of the school facilities authority board will ensure the department of education's strategic priorities are represented in the school facilities authority's projects and enhance the accountability and responsiveness of the school facilities authority to the needs of students, educators, and the community.
The purpose of this Act is to add two ex officio, nonvoting members that represent the department of education or the board of education to the school facilities authority board.
SECTION 2. Section 302A-1704, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The board shall consist of [five voting]
seven members[. The];
provided that:
(1) Five of the voting members shall:
[(1)] (A) Be appointed by the governor pursuant to
section 26-34;
[(2)] (B) Have an interest
in public school facilities;
[(3)]
(C) Include one member
actively or previously engaged in the construction industry for at least five
years; and
[(4)]
(D) Serve without compensation but
may be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the
performance of their duties[.]; and
(2) Two ex officio members shall be:
(A) The superintendent of education or the superintendent's designee; and
(B) The chairperson of the board of education or the chairperson's designee."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
BOE; DOE; School Facilities Authority Board; Membership
Description:
Adds two ex officio members that represent the Department of Education and the Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The department of education is necessarily critical to the successful implementation of school facilities projects through its understanding of educational needs and administrative priorities. There is a need to strengthen collaboration between the department of education and the school facilities authority to ensure that the planning and development of school facilities are aligned with the educational goals and requirements of Hawaii's public education system.
The legislature further finds that the board of education, which oversees the department of education, brings a perspective on educational governance and policy. Incorporating representatives from the department of education and board of education as ex officio nonvoting members of the school facilities authority board will ensure the department of education's strategic priorities are represented in the school facilities authority's projects and enhance the accountability and responsiveness of the school facilities authority to the needs of students, educators, and the community.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to add two ex officio voting members that represent the department of education and the board of education to the school facilities authority board.
SECTION 2. Section 302A-1704, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The board shall consist of [five] seven
voting members[. The] who
shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses, including
travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties; provided that:
(1) Five of the members shall:
[(1)] (A) Be appointed by the governor pursuant to
section 26-34;
[(2)] (B) Have an interest
in public school facilities; and
[(3)]
(C) Include one member
actively or previously engaged in the construction industry for at least five
years; and
[(4) Serve without compensation but may be
reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the
performance of their duties.]
(2) Two of the members shall be ex officio members, including:
(A) The superintendent of education or the superintendent's designee; and
(B) The chairperson of the board of education or the chairperson's designee."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
BOE; DOE; School Facilities Authority Board; Membership
Description:
Adds 2 ex officio members that represent the Department of Education and the Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The department of education is necessarily critical to the successful implementation of school facilities projects through its understanding of educational needs and administrative priorities. There is a need to strengthen collaboration between the department of education and the school facilities authority to ensure that the planning and development of school facilities are aligned with the educational goals and requirements of Hawaii's public education system.
The legislature further finds that the board of education, which oversees the department of education, brings a perspective on educational governance and policy. Incorporating representatives from the department of education and board of education as ex officio nonvoting members of the school facilities authority board will ensure the department of education's strategic priorities are represented in the school facilities authority's projects and enhance the accountability and responsiveness of the school facilities authority to the needs of students, educators, and the community.
The purpose of this Act is to add two ex officio, nonvoting members that represent the department of education or the board of education to the school facilities authority board.
SECTION 2. Section 302A-1704, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The board shall consist of [five voting]
seven members[. The];
provided that:
(1) Five of the voting members shall:
[(1)] (A) Be appointed by the governor pursuant to section 26-34;
[(2)] (B) Have an interest in public school facilities;
[(3)] (C) Include one member actively or previously engaged in the
construction industry for at least five years; and
[(4)] (D) Serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses,
including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties[.];
and
(2) Two ex officio members shall be:
(A) The superintendent of education or the superintendent's designee; and
(B) The chairperson of the board of education or the chairperson's designee."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
BOE; DOE; School Facilities Authority Board; Membership
Description:
Adds two ex officio members that represent the Department of Education and the Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
1388 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The department of education is necessarily critical to the successful implementation of school facilities projects through its understanding of educational needs and administrative priorities. There is a need to strengthen collaboration between the department of education and the school facilities authority to ensure that the planning and development of school facilities are aligned with the educational goals and requirements of Hawaii's public education system.
The legislature further finds that the board of education, which oversees the department of education, brings a perspective on educational governance and policy. Incorporating representatives from the department of education and board of education as voting members of the school facilities authority board will ensure the department of education's strategic priorities are reflected in the school facilities authority's projects and enhance the accountability and responsiveness of the school facilities authority to the needs of students, educators, and the community.
The purpose of this Act is to add two voting members that represent the department of education or the board of education to the school facilities authority board.
SECTION 2. Section 302A-1704, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The board shall consist of [five] seven
voting members. [The]
(1) Five of the members shall:
[(1)] (A) Be appointed by the governor pursuant to
section 26-34;
[(2)] (B) Have an interest in public school facilities;
[(3)] (C) Include one member actively or previously
engaged in the construction industry for at least five years; and
[(4)] (D) Serve without compensation but may be
reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the
performance of their duties[.]; and
(2) Two of the members shall be:
(A) The superintendent of education or the superintendent's designee; and
(B) The chairperson of the board of education or the chairperson's designee."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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INTRODUCED BY: |
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BY REQUEST |
Report Title:
DOE; BOE; School Facilities Authority Board
Description:
Adds two voting members that represent the Department of Education or the Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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Status
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| Dec 8, 2025 | Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 481). |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Senate disagrees with House amendments. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 445). |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-02-25. |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1734) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Mar 19, 2025 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Perruso, Takayama, Todd; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Shimizu; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran. |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 03-19-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Reyes Oda, Ward excused (4). |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1281) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA. |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 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, Sayama, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Muraoka. |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Tuesday, 03-11-25 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Pass First Reading |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 319) in amended form (SD 2). |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25. |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 773) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). |
| Feb 18, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-18-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 218) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Feb 3, 2025 | The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Hashimoto, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Jan 31, 2025 | The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Referred to EDU, WAM. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Introduced and passed First Reading. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Pending Introduction. |
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| Apr 2, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
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| Mar 19, 2025 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs |
Passed |
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| Mar 11, 2025 | The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Education |
Passed |
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| Mar 4, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 18, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Feb 3, 2025 | The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Education |
Passed |
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Positions by individuals are not included.
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1734
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 1388
S.D. 2
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred S.B. No. 1388, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee finds that while the School Facilities Authority is responsible for overseeing the development and construction of public school facilities throughout Hawaii, the Department of Education plays a crucial role in ensuring that these projects align with the needs of students, educators, and school operations. Additionally, the Board of Education provides policy oversight for the Department. This measure enhances coordination by adding two nonvoting members, one from the Department of Education and one from the Board of Education, to the School Facilities Authority Board, fostering stronger collaboration, accountability, and alignment between school facilities planning and the State's broader educational priorities.
Your Committee has amended this measure by making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1388, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1388, S.D. 2, H.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1281
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 1388
S.D. 2
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Education, to which was referred S.B. No. 1388, S.D. 2, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee finds that while the School Facilities Authority is responsible for overseeing the development and construction of public school facilities throughout the State, the Department of Education plays an important role in ensuring that these projects align with the needs of students, educators, and school operations. Additionally, the Board of Education provides policy oversight for the Department of Education. This measure improves coordination in the planning and development of school facilities by adding two members, one from the Department of Education and one from the Board of Education, to the School Facilities Authority Board.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Clarifying that the two ex officio members being added to the School Facilities Authority Board shall be nonvoting members;
(2) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000; and
(3) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1388, S.D. 2, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1388, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 773
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 1388
S.D. 2
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred S.B. No. 1388, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to add to the School Facilities Authority Board two ex officio members representing the Department of Education and Board of Education.
Your Committee received written comments on this measure from the Board of Education and Department of Education.
Your Committee finds that the School Facilities Authority was established to oversee the development, planning, and construction of public school facilities in the State. Your Committee further finds that there is a need to strengthen collaboration between the Department of Education and the School Facilities Authority to ensure that school facilities planning and development align with the educational goals and requirements of Hawaii's public education system. Adding two members to the School Facilities Authority Board representing the Department of Education and Board of Education, respectively, will help achieve this collaboration.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Clarifying that the two ex officio members being added to the School Facilities Authority Board shall be voting members; and
(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive changes for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1388, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1388, S.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 218
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 1388
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Education, to which was referred S.B. No. 1388 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to add two voting members that represent the Department of Education and the Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Board of Education and Department of Education.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the School Facilities Authority.
Your Committee finds that the Department of Education is responsible for the daily operations of nearly two hundred fifty schools statewide. While the School Facilities Authority is the primary agency responsible for the planning, development, and construction of school facilities, the Department of Education has a statutory mandate to implement curriculum for public education. Therefore, this measure offers additional perspectives to the School Facilities Authority Board to prioritize pressing student needs while providing safe learning environments.
Your Committee further finds that there has been ongoing communication issues between the School Facilities Authority and the Department of Education. Due to the Department of Education's considerable scope, the Legislature established the School Facilities Authority to assist with capital improvement projects and the planning and construction of new school facilities. However, the School Facilities Authority has not maintained active communication with schools regarding future plans, including notification of prospective and upcoming projects. In some instances, the Department of Education did not receive notification until notified by a school principal. According to the Department of Education's testimony at the public hearing on this measure, high-level administrators, including complex area superintendents, have not been notified of projects undertaken by the School Facilities Authority that have been announced to the public. Your Committee further finds that the lapses in communication impact students, faculty, and the surrounding communities. Therefore, your Committee implores the School Facilities Authority to ensure timely communication between the Department of Education, including administration, regarding its statutory mandate to oversee public school development.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Clarifying that the School Facilities Authority Board shall consist of seven members; provided that the Superintendent of Education and the Chairperson of the Board of Education, or their designees, shall be ex officio members;
(2) Amending section 1 to reflect its amended purpose;
(3) Inserting an effective date of July 1, 2050, to encourage further discussion; and
(4) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1388, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1388, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education,
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________________________________ MICHELLE N. KIDANI, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Mar 19, 2025 | SB1388_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_03-19-25_.PDF |
| Mar 11, 2025 | SB1388_SD2_TESTIMONY_EDN_03-11-25_.PDF |
| Feb 17, 2025 | SB1388_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-18-25_.PDF |
| Feb 3, 2025 | SB1388_TESTIMONY_EDU_02-03-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
8MIN
House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
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House Standing Committee on Education
Bill Author
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