Hawaii SB2125 amends teacher licensing regulations to allow emergency hiring of unlicensed individuals with progress toward licensing.

Hawaii SB2125 modifies teacher licensing rules to permit the hiring of unlicensed individuals on an emergency basis, provided they demonstrate continuous progress toward licensing. This includes enrollment in a teacher education program, coursework completion, mentorship, and other approved methods. The bill mandates monthly updates on these individuals' progress and restricts emergency employment to a maximum of three years, extendable during a state of emergency. The Department of Education must report annually on emergency hires, their reasons, and efforts to address teacher shortages.

Hawaii SB2125 amends teacher licensing regulations to allow emergency hiring of unlicensed individuals with progress toward licensing.

Hawaii SB2125 modifies teacher licensing rules to permit the hiring of unlicensed individuals on an emergency basis, provided they demonstrate continuous progress toward licensing. This includes enrollment in a teacher education program, coursework completion, mentorship, and other approved methods. The bill mandates monthly updates on these individuals' progress and restricts emergency employment to a maximum of three years, extendable during a state of emergency. The Department of Education must report annually on emergency hires, their reasons, and efforts to address teacher shortages.