THE SENATE

KA AHA KENEKOA

 

THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2026

 

COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair

Senator Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Vice Chair

 

AMENDED NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING

 

DATE:

Thursday, March 5, 2026

TIME:

10:15 AM 12:03 PM [Amended 03-04-2026]

PLACE:

Conference Room 211 & Videoconference

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

TIMESLOT:

WAM

 

 

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A M E N D E D  A G E N D A

 

The following measure(s) were previously heard on March 2, 2026.

The Committee will meet to reconsider its previous decision on this measure:

 

SB 3334, SD1

      (SSCR2477)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

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)

 

EDU, WAM

 

Decision making meeting only, no public testimony will be accepted.

 

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FOR AMENDED NOTICES:  Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored.  If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda.

 

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Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz

Chair