Establishes a stipend program to support teacher housing in rural or underserved areas in Hawaii.
The bill establishes a teacher workforce housing stipend program to support teacher retention in rural or underserved areas in Hawaii. Eligible teachers receive $1,000 per month for rent, mortgage payments, or utilities if they are employed full-time by the Department of Education in a public or charter school in a designated area and do not own a residence within commuting distance. Recipients must commit to teaching in a rural or underserved area for at least three years and submit annual documentation. If recipients fail to meet work requirements, they must repay the stipend.
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