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SB 2024: SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY; PILOT PROGRAM; PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP; REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS; REPORTS; APPROPRIATION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-03-06

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-03-03: 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, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to use public-private partnerships for the development of public school facilities, including facilities at public charter schools.  Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish a pilot program to develop three new public schools in areas based on demonstrated need through public-private partnerships.  Requires reports to the Legislature.  Appropriates funds.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD2)

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Education31MIN
Feb 4, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Education

Senate Standing Committee on Education53SEC
Feb 4, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Education

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