Hawaii HB1888 strengthens protections for educational workers against harassment.

Hawaii HB1888 mandates that educational workers cannot be required to work under harassment conditions. It allows educational workers to inform their supervisors about harassment, who must then take appropriate action. The bill provides for leave of absence with pay for educational workers seeking judicial protection from harassment, including attending court proceedings. It requires the Department of Education and public charter schools to investigate harassment incidents, report potential threats of physical harm to law enforcement, and develop emergency safety plans.

Hawaii HB1888 strengthens protections for educational workers against harassment.

Hawaii HB1888 mandates that educational workers cannot be required to work under harassment conditions. It allows educational workers to inform their supervisors about harassment, who must then take appropriate action. The bill provides for leave of absence with pay for educational workers seeking judicial protection from harassment, including attending court proceedings. It requires the Department of Education and public charter schools to investigate harassment incidents, report potential threats of physical harm to law enforcement, and develop emergency safety plans.