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SB 2163STATE · HawaiiIn Committee

RELATING TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Standardizes annual independent financial audits for public charter schools. Authorizes sanctions for noncompliance with independent financial audits. Requires the Board of Education, the Public Charter School Authorizer, and Auditor to review the annual independent financial audits. Allows the Auditor to conduct its own financial audit if a public charter school is a high risk for insolvency. Requires for 2026-2027, the Auditor to conduct its own one-time financial audit of each charter school in addition to the annual independent financial audits and requires a report to the Legislature. Requires State Public Charter School Commission to take action based on Auditor's recommendations in the one-time financial audits. Appropriates moneys.

Voted 2/4/2026

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Docket history

Action history

  1. 2/4/2026The committee on EDU deferred the measure.
  2. 1/30/2026The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
  3. 1/26/2026Referred to EDU, WAM.
  4. 1/21/2026Introduced and passed First Reading.
  5. 1/14/2026Pending Introduction.