Proposing an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to require a thorough and efficient statewide public school system.

The bill proposes an amendment to Article X, Section 1, of the Hawaii State Constitution to mandate that the statewide public school system be thorough and efficient. The current constitution requires the state to provide a system of public education but does not specify the quality of the education. The amendment aims to address longstanding disparities in Hawaii's public school system, including teacher shortages, inadequate resources for special education, and decaying school facilities.

Proposing an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to require a thorough and efficient statewide public school system.

The bill proposes an amendment to Article X, Section 1, of the Hawaii State Constitution to mandate that the statewide public school system be thorough and efficient. The current constitution requires the state to provide a system of public education but does not specify the quality of the education. The amendment aims to address longstanding disparities in Hawaii's public school system, including teacher shortages, inadequate resources for special education, and decaying school facilities.