Hawaii HB273 establishes a school choice scholarship program for eligible students.

Hawaii HB273 creates a scholarship program to provide eligible students with funds to attend nonpublic elementary or secondary schools of their choice. The bill defines "eligible student" as a resident of Hawaii from a household with income not exceeding four times the federal poverty line. The scholarships cover tuition, fees, and transportation expenses, up to $10,000 per student per academic year. The program aims to alleviate overcrowding in public schools and promote parental choice in education.

Hawaii HB273 establishes a school choice scholarship program for eligible students.

Hawaii HB273 creates a scholarship program to provide eligible students with funds to attend nonpublic elementary or secondary schools of their choice. The bill defines "eligible student" as a resident of Hawaii from a household with income not exceeding four times the federal poverty line. The scholarships cover tuition, fees, and transportation expenses, up to $10,000 per student per academic year. The program aims to alleviate overcrowding in public schools and promote parental choice in education.