Hawaii SB2181 increases required public school instructional hours starting in the 2027-2028 school year.

Hawaii SB2181 aims to improve student performance by increasing required instructional hours in public schools. The bill mandates that starting in the 2027-2028 school year, all public schools, excluding charter schools and multi-track public schools, must implement a school year of 180 days, including 1,080 student hours for both elementary and secondary grades. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Board of Education and the Office of the Governor, must report to the legislature on school instructional hours and progress in meeting these requirements.

Hawaii SB2181 increases required public school instructional hours starting in the 2027-2028 school year.

Hawaii SB2181 aims to improve student performance by increasing required instructional hours in public schools. The bill mandates that starting in the 2027-2028 school year, all public schools, excluding charter schools and multi-track public schools, must implement a school year of 180 days, including 1,080 student hours for both elementary and secondary grades. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Board of Education and the Office of the Governor, must report to the legislature on school instructional hours and progress in meeting these requirements.