Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 895
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- KANUHA (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
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)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:06 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 Senate | Passed Third Reading. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 18, 2026 Senate | The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 11, 2026 Senate | The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS and be recommitted. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Referred to EDU. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on EDU will hold a public decision making on 02-11-26 1:29PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. - Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
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. - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2242) as amended (SD 1), with recommendation of recommittal to EDU. - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and recommitted to EDU. - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 1:02PM; CR 229 & Videoconference. - Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
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. - Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2706) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading. - Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading. - Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
One Day Notice 02-24-26. - Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Gabbard). Transmitted to House. - Feb 24, 2026 · House
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 7) in amended form (SD 1). - Feb 25, 2026 · House
Pass First Reading - Mar 10, 2026 · House
Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 15