Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 895: RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 895 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Dru Kanuha (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 15.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes new requirements for teacher-led kindergarten assessments in public and charter schools. Authorizes the Board of Education to adopt rules. Repeals certain requirements for the Department of Education and State Public Charter School Commission to share data with the Department of Human Services. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
“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 15
- Pass First Reading
- Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Gabbard). Transmitted to House.
- Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 7) in amended form (SD 1).
- Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2706) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading.
- One Day Notice 02-24-26.
- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in EDU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Fukunaga.
- Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2242) as amended (SD 1), with recommendation of recommittal to EDU.
- Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and recommitted to EDU.
- The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 1:02PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS and be recommitted. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.
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