All Roll Calls
Yes: 31 • No: 0
HawaiiSB 8952025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Sponsored By: Dru Mamo Kanuha (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Establishes new requirements for teacher-led kindergarten assessments in public and charter schools. Authorizes the Board of Education to adopt rules. Repeals certain requirements for the Department of Education and State Public Charter School Commission to share data with the Department of Human Services. (SD1)
BOEDOEState Public Charter School CommissionKindergarten AssessmentsTeachersEDN, FIN
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Dru Mamo Kanuha
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 24 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/18/2026
The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The...
Yes: 3 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/11/2026
The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 15
3/10/2026HousePass First Reading
2/25/2026HousePassed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Gabbard). Transmitted to House.
2/24/2026SenateReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 7) in amended form (SD 1).
2/24/2026HouseReported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2706) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
2/23/2026SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading.
2/23/2026SenateOne Day Notice 02-24-26.
2/23/2026SenateThe committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in EDU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Fukunaga.
2/18/2026SenateReported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2242) as amended (SD 1), with recommendation of recommittal to EDU.
2/13/2026SenateReport adopted, as amended (SD 1) and recommitted to EDU.
2/13/2026SenateThe committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 1:02PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
2/13/2026SenateThe committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS and be recommitted. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.
2/11/2026SenateThe committee(s) on EDU will hold a public decision making on 02-11-26 1:29PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2/6/2026SenateCarried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025Referred to EDU.
1/23/2025SenatePassed First Reading.
1/21/2025SenateIntroduced.
1/17/2025Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
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SB895_SD1
SB895_SD1_PROPOSED
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