Establishes a loan program for teachers relocating to Hawaii, with forgiveness if they become licensed or commit to teaching for seven years.
The bill establishes a teacher loan program to provide financial support to teachers relocating to Hawaii or accepting positions in areas with hard-to-fill teaching positions. Loans are capped at $5,000 per borrower and are forgiven if the teacher becomes licensed in Hawaii or commits to teaching for seven years. The program is administered by the Department of Education in partnership with a financial institution. The bill also establishes a revolving fund to support the program, with appropriations for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
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