Hawaii HB1200 sets optimal student to teacher ratios for grades K-12 to enhance instruction and interaction.

Hawaii HB1200 amends Chapter 302A of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish specific student to teacher ratios for grades K-12. For grades K-3, the optimal class size is set at 20:1, while for grades 4-12, it is set at 26:1. If these ratios cannot be met, schools must inform parents and guardians of the reasons. The bill also mandates that schools cannot average ratios based on total enrollment and teachers. The Department of Education is tasked with implementing these ratios to ensure quality instruction and positive student-teacher interaction.

Hawaii HB1200 sets optimal student to teacher ratios for grades K-12 to enhance instruction and interaction.

Hawaii HB1200 amends Chapter 302A of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish specific student to teacher ratios for grades K-12. For grades K-3, the optimal class size is set at 20:1, while for grades 4-12, it is set at 26:1. If these ratios cannot be met, schools must inform parents and guardians of the reasons. The bill also mandates that schools cannot average ratios based on total enrollment and teachers. The Department of Education is tasked with implementing these ratios to ensure quality instruction and positive student-teacher interaction.