Hawaii HB2530 establishes a method for calculating student-to-teacher ratios in department schools.

Hawaii HB2530 amends Chapter 302A of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to introduce a new section on calculating student-to-teacher ratios. The bill specifies that the optimal class size should be determined by department policy or collective bargaining, based on classroom teachers only. It mandates that the calculation should consider the total number of students and teachers in each classroom, rather than the entire school enrollment. If the desired ratio cannot be met, schools must inform parents and guardians of the rationale for any changes.

Hawaii HB2530 establishes a method for calculating student-to-teacher ratios in department schools.

Hawaii HB2530 amends Chapter 302A of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to introduce a new section on calculating student-to-teacher ratios. The bill specifies that the optimal class size should be determined by department policy or collective bargaining, based on classroom teachers only. It mandates that the calculation should consider the total number of students and teachers in each classroom, rather than the entire school enrollment. If the desired ratio cannot be met, schools must inform parents and guardians of the rationale for any changes.