Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 1344
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- POEPOE (Democratic)
- SOUZA (Republican)
- TARNAS (Democratic)
- WOODSON (Democratic)
- AMATO (Democratic)
- GARRETT (Democratic)
- IWAMOTO (Democratic)
- KAHALOA (Democratic)
- KILA (Democratic)
- KONG (Democratic)
- MARTEN (Democratic)
- MATAYOSHI (Democratic)
- MIYAKE (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Reyes Oda (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires the Department of Education's existing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) working group to create a state plan to make completion of the FAFSA or an opt-out waiver a statewide graduation requirement by the 2027-2028 school year. Requires a report to the 2026 legislature.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 23, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 27, 2025 · House
Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 4 - Feb 3, 2025 · House
Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Thursday, 02-06-25 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. - Feb 6, 2025 · House
The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.