Hawaii SB821 appropriates funds to support community schools, aiming to improve student outcomes.

Hawaii SB821 allocates funds to the Department of Education to support community schools, which are hubs of learning that leverage community resources to address students' barriers to learning. The bill appropriates $1,285,655 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $2,703,491 for fiscal year 2026-2027, including a full-time program manager. Community schools focus on practices like expanded learning opportunities, rigorous instruction, and family engagement. Studies show community schools improve attendance, academic scores, and graduation rates.

Hawaii SB821 appropriates funds to support community schools, aiming to improve student outcomes.

Hawaii SB821 allocates funds to the Department of Education to support community schools, which are hubs of learning that leverage community resources to address students' barriers to learning. The bill appropriates $1,285,655 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $2,703,491 for fiscal year 2026-2027, including a full-time program manager. Community schools focus on practices like expanded learning opportunities, rigorous instruction, and family engagement. Studies show community schools improve attendance, academic scores, and graduation rates.