Hawaii HB2565 provides monetary awards of $5,000 for educators recognized by the legislature during Education Week.

Hawaii HB2565 allocates funds for the Department of Education to provide monetary awards of $5,000 for educators recognized by the legislature during Education Week for their accomplishments, excellence in teaching, leadership, and service. The awards are intended to demonstrate appreciation for their efforts and to further acknowledge their ongoing success. The purpose of this Act is to provide educators recognized by the legislature with a monetary increase of $5,000 in their salaries for each year of recognition, subject to available funds. This Act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Hawaii HB2565 provides monetary awards of $5,000 for educators recognized by the legislature during Education Week.

Hawaii HB2565 allocates funds for the Department of Education to provide monetary awards of $5,000 for educators recognized by the legislature during Education Week for their accomplishments, excellence in teaching, leadership, and service. The awards are intended to demonstrate appreciation for their efforts and to further acknowledge their ongoing success. The purpose of this Act is to provide educators recognized by the legislature with a monetary increase of $5,000 in their salaries for each year of recognition, subject to available funds. This Act takes effect on July 1, 2026.