SB2551Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Education.
Introduced by Troy Hashimoto, District 5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to develop an alternative pathway for a visiting international educator permit aligned to the duration of the educator's J-1 visa program. Repeals 6/30/2031.
Where it stands
The committee on EDU deferred the measure.
February 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
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Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to EDU, WAM.
The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 1:05PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
The committee on EDU deferred the measure.
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