Hawaii SB973 establishes pay differentials for educators serving English language learners to address a critical shortage.
Hawaii SB973 aims to tackle the shortage of qualified English language learner educators by providing financial incentives. The bill mandates the Department of Education to pay a differential to educators who serve English language learners and hold specific qualifications. Funding for these differentials is appropriated for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, contingent on a memorandum of understanding between the superintendent of education and the exclusive representative of the collective bargaining unit.
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