THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	12
THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2019		S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII		H.D. 1

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 302A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part III to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§302A-   Housing voucher program; full-time teachers. (a) The department 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. Each housing voucher shall not exceed $         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 department shall develop an application procedure, as well as processes, procedures, and forms necessary to implement and maintain the housing voucher program. The department shall also 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 department 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; Education

Description:

Authorizes the Department of Education 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. (SB12 HD1)

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