Implements various programs and amendments to encourage teacher retention and recruitment. Appropriates funds.

Appropriates funds to subsidize DOE information systems projects and provide additional support personnel and training to support the amendments made by Act 51, Session Laws of Hawaii 2004. Requires DOE to convert principal position to 12-month status or report to legislature reason why it is not feasible; Appropriates funds for social studies textbooks to support civic responsibility, science textbooks, and to the grant program; Appropriates funds to establish a new research-based curriculum to develop students' critical and creative thinking skills; Amends the composition of the workforce development council and the duties of the council to include job training program; and Promoting volunteer participation in public schools.