Establishes a teacher loan forgiveness program in Hawaii for full-time teachers in public schools.
The bill establishes a teacher loan forgiveness program in Hawaii, administered by the Department of Education in partnership with a local financial institution. It provides financial support to individuals who commit to teaching full-time for two years in Hawaii's public school system, with priority for rural areas. Applicants must hold a Hawaii teaching license and submit an application within their first year of employment. The department will tentatively approve or deny applications within ninety days, subject to available funds.
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