Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2381: RELATING TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2381 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS. Primary sponsor: Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), David Alcos (Republican), Elle Cochran (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Mark Hashem (Democratic), HOLT, Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 694-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a Teacher National Board Certification Incentive Program to incentivize public charter school teachers who achieve national board certification under the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Requires that incentives paid to public charter school teachers under the Teacher National Board Certification Incentive Program established for public charter school teachers and other teacher differentials be paid from funds appropriated to the State Public Charter School Commission, instead of the per-pupil allocation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| David Alcos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Elle Cochran | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Mark Hashem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 694-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).
- 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, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Thursday, 02-19-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 6
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.