Establishes a teacher registered apprenticeship program in Hawaii to recruit, retain, and increase teacher diversity.

The bill creates a teacher registered apprenticeship program in Hawaii to address teacher shortages and improve retention and diversity. The Hawaii teacher standards board will develop and implement the program, working with the department of labor and industrial relations. The program will provide mentor training, curriculum, and coordination for apprentices to become teachers. Successful completion of the program will lead to a teaching license. The board will determine mentor qualifications and requirements, including professional development and stipends.

Establishes a teacher registered apprenticeship program in Hawaii to recruit, retain, and increase teacher diversity.

The bill creates a teacher registered apprenticeship program in Hawaii to address teacher shortages and improve retention and diversity. The Hawaii teacher standards board will develop and implement the program, working with the department of labor and industrial relations. The program will provide mentor training, curriculum, and coordination for apprentices to become teachers. Successful completion of the program will lead to a teaching license. The board will determine mentor qualifications and requirements, including professional development and stipends.