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Measure Title: RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Report Title: DOE; Complex Areas; Repeal; Districts; District Superintendents; Deputy District Superintendents; Performance Evaluations; Principal Selection; School Community Council; Rules
Description: Reestablishes the organizational structure of the Department of Education by repealing complex areas and establishing an unspecified number of districts across the State. Repeals the position of Complex Area Superintendent and establishes the positions of District Superintendent for Academics and Deputy District Superintendents who are required to undergo annual performance evaluations. Clarifies that School Community Councils shall submit principal evaluations to the Superintendent of Education, who shall have final authority to appoint a principal. Requires the Department of Education to adopt rules. Makes conforming amendments. (SD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: EDU, WAM
Introducer(s): KIM
Act:

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2/27/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-02-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/25/2026SThe committee on WAM deferred the measure.
2/23/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:55AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/19/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/19/2026SReported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2477) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/13/2026SThe committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Hashimoto.
2/10/2026SThe committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 1:05PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
2/4/2026SRe-Referred to EDU, WAM.
2/2/2026SReferred to EDU, WAM/JDC.
1/30/2026SPassed First Reading.
1/30/2026SIntroduced.

S = Senate | H = House | D = Data Systems | $ = Appropriation measure | ConAm = Constitutional Amendment

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SB3334 SD1

All Versions of this Measure

SB3334_SD2_PROPOSED Link to SB3334_SD2_PROPOSED .PDF file
SB3334_SD1 Link to SB3334_SD1 .PDF file
SB3334 Link to SB3334 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB3334_SD1_SSCR2477_ Link to committee report SB3334_SD1_SSCR2477_ .PDF file

Testimony

SB3334_TESTIMONY_EDU_02-13-26_
SB3334_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-25-26_

Hearing Notices

EDU
2/13/26 1:05P
CR 229 & Videoconference
WAM
2/25/26 10:55A
CR 211 & Videoconference
WAM
3/02/26 10:00A
CR 211 & Videoconference