THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

12

THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2019

S.D. 1

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§201H-     Housing voucher program; full-time teachers.  (a)  The corporation may develop and implement a housing voucher program for full-time teachers employed at a hard-to-fill public school, including a public charter school, as identified by the department of education.  Each housing voucher shall not exceed $500 per month and may be used toward rent or mortgage payments for the teacher's primary residence.

     (b)  Upon the establishment of any housing voucher program for full-time teachers, the corporation shall develop an application procedure, as well as processes, procedures, and forms necessary to implement and maintain the housing voucher program.  The corporation shall also work with the department of education and state public charter school commission to develop a process to verify an applicant's status as a full-time teacher employed at a hard-to-fill public school, including a public charter school.

     (c)  Any housing voucher granted pursuant to this section shall be renewable for one additional year; provided that the applicant submits proof of continued employment as a full-time teacher.

     (d)  The corporation may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to effectuate the purpose of this section."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.

 

Report Title:

Housing Voucher Program; Full-time Teachers; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation

 

Description:

Authorizes the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to develop and implement a housing voucher program for full-time teachers employed at a hard-to-fill public school, including a public charter school, as identified by the Department of Education.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

 

 

 

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