SB 2115, the charter school omnibus measure, puts in place a comprehensive governance system for Hawaii’s charter schools. The measure establishes clear lines of authority and clarifies the relationships, responsibilities, and lines of accountability among stakeholders of Hawaii’s Charter School System. SB 2116 appropriates funds to help with the transition.
“Senate Bill 2115 puts in place a solid system of governance that will be good for our students, families and community,” said Senate Committee on Education Chair Jill Tokuda. “It ensures that charter schools maintain the autonomy and flexibility they need to be innovative while providing the requisite level of accountability as these are public school students, and tax payer dollars.”
SB 2115 and SB 2116 are a direct result of the Charter School Governance, Accountability, and Authority Task Force (CSGTF) which was Co-Chaired by Senator Jill Tokuda and Representative Della Au Belatti.
“While countless hours have gone into these measures, the real work lies ahead in the implementation and transition,” said Senator Tokuda, “Change is never easy, and if we are going to be successful we will need the buy in and participation of all stakeholder groups.”
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