Hawaii HB754 appropriates funds to support community schools, aiming to improve student outcomes and family engagement.

Hawaii HB754 allocates funds to the Department of Education to support community schools, which are hubs of learning that foster partnerships and collaboration. The bill emphasizes the importance of community schools in improving family engagement, attendance, academic scores, and graduation rates. It appropriates $1,285,655 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $2,703,491 for fiscal year 2026-2027, including funding for a full-time program manager. Community schools focus on practices like expanded learning opportunities, rigorous instruction, and collaborative leadership.

Hawaii HB754 appropriates funds to support community schools, aiming to improve student outcomes and family engagement.

Hawaii HB754 allocates funds to the Department of Education to support community schools, which are hubs of learning that foster partnerships and collaboration. The bill emphasizes the importance of community schools in improving family engagement, attendance, academic scores, and graduation rates. It appropriates $1,285,655 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $2,703,491 for fiscal year 2026-2027, including funding for a full-time program manager. Community schools focus on practices like expanded learning opportunities, rigorous instruction, and collaborative leadership.