Requesting the Department of Education to unify McKinley and Waipahu Community Schools for Adults into a statewide program.

The bill urges the Department of Education to consolidate McKinley and Waipahu Community Schools for Adults into a single statewide program called the Hawaii State Community School for Adults. This realignment aims to enhance efficiency, strengthen instructional programs, and better serve adult learners. The implementation should be contingent on consultation with affected employees and the development of a transition plan to minimize disruption. The unified program is requested to have a target effective date of July 1, 2026.

Requesting the Department of Education to unify McKinley and Waipahu Community Schools for Adults into a statewide program.

The bill urges the Department of Education to consolidate McKinley and Waipahu Community Schools for Adults into a single statewide program called the Hawaii State Community School for Adults. This realignment aims to enhance efficiency, strengthen instructional programs, and better serve adult learners. The implementation should be contingent on consultation with affected employees and the development of a transition plan to minimize disruption. The unified program is requested to have a target effective date of July 1, 2026.