Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 2551
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- HASHIMOTO (Democratic)
- FEVELLA (Republican)
- KIDANI
- LAMOSAO (Democratic)
- SAN BUENAVENTURA (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Inouye (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to develop an alternative pathway for a visiting international educator permit aligned to the duration of the educator's J-1 visa program. Repeals 6/30/2031.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Referred to EDU, WAM. - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 1:05PM; CR 229 & Videoconference. - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
The committee on EDU deferred the measure.