RELATING TO TEACHER TO STUDENT RATIOS.
Sponsored By: Julie Reyes Oda (Republican)
In Committee
Summary
Requires the Board of Education and collective bargaining units to calculate student-to-teacher ratios for class sizes according to a prescribed method to promote quality education and positive student-teacher interactions. Informs parents if changes to class sizes are needed.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Julie Reyes Oda
Republican • House
Cosponsors
David Alcos III
Republican • House
Elle Cochran
Democratic • House
Diamond Garcia
Republican • House
Daisy Hartsfield
Democratic • House
Mark J. Hashem
Democratic • House
Ikaika Hussey
Democratic • House
Kim Coco Iwamoto
Democratic • House
Matthias Kusch
Democratic • House
Darius K. Kila
Democratic • House
Lauren Matsumoto
Republican • House
Christopher L. Muraoka
Republican • House
Ikaika Olds
Democratic • House
Elijah Pierick
Republican • House
Mahina Poepoe
Democratic • House
Justin H. Woodson
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 6
2/2/2026HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/28/2026House
Bill Text
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