Establishes a two-year school librarian pilot program to fund hiring of librarians in Hawaii public schools.

The bill establishes a two-year school librarian pilot program to provide funding for qualifying Hawaii public schools to hire librarians. The Department of Education will establish guidelines and procedures for applications, evaluations, and disbursement of funds. Schools must demonstrate they have a qualifying library space and use the funds to hire or retain a qualified librarian. Funds will supplement, not replace, existing resources. The program will cease on June 30, 2027, with final reports and recommendations submitted to the legislature.

Establishes a two-year school librarian pilot program to fund hiring of librarians in Hawaii public schools.

The bill establishes a two-year school librarian pilot program to provide funding for qualifying Hawaii public schools to hire librarians. The Department of Education will establish guidelines and procedures for applications, evaluations, and disbursement of funds. Schools must demonstrate they have a qualifying library space and use the funds to hire or retain a qualified librarian. Funds will supplement, not replace, existing resources. The program will cease on June 30, 2027, with final reports and recommendations submitted to the legislature.