What's Being Discussed

The Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board (HTSB) Legislative Committee is holding a meeting on September 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The meeting can be attended in person at 650 Iwilei Road, Suite 158, Honolulu, or virtually via Zoom (Meeting ID: 883 0860 4150, Passcode: 613984).

• Welcome of new committee members and approval of minutes from the April 24, 2026 meeting.
• Forming a Permitted Interaction Group — a small working group authorized to meet outside of regular public meetings — to help prepare for the 2027 state legislative session.
• Setting HTSB's 2027 Legislative Priorities — identifying which issues the Board wants to bring to the state legislature next year, such as changes to teacher licensing or credentialing rules.

Decisions Expected

• A vote on whether to establish a Permitted Interaction Group to work on 2027 legislative planning.
• A vote or discussion to establish the Board's official priorities for the upcoming legislative session.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Teachers and school staff who may be affected by future changes to licensing or credentialing requirements.
• Parents and community members who care about teacher quality standards in Hawaiʻi public schools.
• Anyone interested in shaping education policy — public testimony is welcome in person, by Zoom, or in writing to htsb@hawaii.gov at least 48 hours before the meeting.

Note: Your written testimony becomes part of the public record. You may use an alias if you wish to remain anonymous.