Hawaii HB754 appropriates funds to support community schools, aiming to improve student outcomes through partnerships and collaboration.
Hawaii HB754 allocates funds to the Department of Education to support community schools, which are hubs of learning that leverage community resources to address students' barriers to learning. The bill emphasizes expanded learning opportunities, community-connected instruction, and family engagement. 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. Studies cited in the bill highlight the positive effects of community schools on attendance, academic scores, and graduation rates.
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