Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2530: RELATING TO TEACHER TO STUDENT RATIOS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2530 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TEACHER TO STUDENT RATIOS. Primary sponsor: Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), David Alcos (Republican), Elle Cochran (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Daisy Hartsfield (Democratic), Mark Hashem (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Justin Woodson (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 6.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Board of Education and collective bargaining units to calculate student-to-teacher ratios for class sizes according to a prescribed method to promote quality education and positive student-teacher interactions. Informs parents if changes to class sizes are needed.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 7
| 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 |
| Daisy Hartsfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Mark Hashem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Chris Muraoka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Justin Woodson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Darius Kila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 6
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.