Hawai'i State Department Of Education Budget Briefing Testimony 2026-2027
This document is a briefing testimony for the House Committee on Finance concerning the Fiscal Year 2027 Supplemental Budget for the Hawai'i State Department of Education. It articulates the department's mission and vision, focusing on developing students' academic achievement, character, and social-emotional well-being to prepare them for college, career, and citizenship. The briefing outlines federal funding status, non-general funds, and detailed budget requests for FY27, addressing key strategic priorities: High-Quality Learning for All, High-Quality Educator Workforce in All Schools, and Effective and Efficient Operations at All Levels. It also highlights challenges including federal funding uncertainty, inflation, staff recruitment and retention, student enrollment changes, and school facility conditions.