Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 201: RELATING TO STUDENT OUT-OF-SERVICE-AREA ATTENDANCE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 201 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO STUDENT OUT-OF-SERVICE-AREA ATTENDANCE. Primary sponsor: Kurt Fevella (Republican), Stanley Chang (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 17, 2025): Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the Department of Education from mandating that any student attend a school outside the student's service area. Establishes a 5 year phaseout period. Requires the DOE to submit annual progress reports.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“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 EDU, JDC/WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.