Hawaii HB1202 amends teacher salary ratings to credit military service for seniority and leave eligibility.

Hawaii HB1202 modifies the salary ratings for teachers entering or reentering the Hawaii Department of Education. It ensures that teachers with more than one year of experience receive credit for their military service when determining salary ratings, eligibility for leaves of absence, and seniority. Each year of military service counts as a year of teaching experience, up to a maximum of four years. The bill also recognizes prior teaching experience, whether in Hawaii or elsewhere, at an equivalent rate to current teachers. The changes take effect on July 1, 2025.

Hawaii HB1202 amends teacher salary ratings to credit military service for seniority and leave eligibility.

Hawaii HB1202 modifies the salary ratings for teachers entering or reentering the Hawaii Department of Education. It ensures that teachers with more than one year of experience receive credit for their military service when determining salary ratings, eligibility for leaves of absence, and seniority. Each year of military service counts as a year of teaching experience, up to a maximum of four years. The bill also recognizes prior teaching experience, whether in Hawaii or elsewhere, at an equivalent rate to current teachers. The changes take effect on July 1, 2025.