HawaiiTeacher step raises depend on negotiated, funded agreements
Hawaii law provides for annual and longevity step raises for qualifying public school teachers through negotiated agreements, which need legislative funding before they can take effect.
What it does
Teachers who complete a satisfactory year and meet applicable requirements are entitled to an annual step raise if it is negotiated and lawmakers fund it.
Teachers who spend three satisfactory years at their highest pay step may qualify for a longevity raise if it is negotiated and lawmakers fund it.
Argument forTeachers could earn step raises for satisfactory service, which may help schools keep experienced teachers.
Argument againstTeachers could miss out on step raises if lawmakers do not approve enough money, since the agreements cannot take effect without funding.
More detail
Eligible teachers are entitled to annual step increases when those raises are negotiated into a labor agreement. This applies to public school teachers who complete one satisfactory year and meet applicable employment and compensation requirements. The agreement must receive a specific legislative appropriation for its cost. Without enough funding, it is not effective or enforceable. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
Eligible teachers are entitled to longevity step increases when those raises are negotiated into a labor agreement. This applies to public school and public charter school teachers who have served satisfactorily for three years at their maximum pay step or a longevity step, if available, and meet applicable requirements. The agreement must receive a specific legislative appropriation for its cost. Without enough funding, it is not effective or enforceable. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 14Received.Introduced
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