HB273

Hawaii HB273 establishes a school choice scholarship program for low-income students.

Hawaii HB273 creates a scholarship program to provide financial assistance to low-income students for tuition, fees, and transportation expenses at nonpublic elementary or secondary schools. The program aims to alleviate overcrowding in public schools and promote parental choice in education. Eligible students must be Hawaii residents from households with incomes not exceeding four times the federal poverty line. The scholarships are capped at $10,000 per student per academic year and are not considered income for state tax or program eligibility purposes.