The Hawaiʻi State Board of Education was established by the Hawaiʻi State Constitution, which grants the Board the power to formulate statewide educational policy. The Board appoints the executive officers of the public school system and public library system, and the members of the State Public Charter School Commission.
Our Vision
The Hawaiʻi State Board of Education envisions an exemplary statewide system of public schools where students are engaged in an inspiring, personalized, and culturally responsive education that fosters creative and critical thinkers prepared for college and career success and community and civic engagement.
Our Mission
The Hawaiʻi State Board of Education leads the public education system through strategic direction, transparent policymaking, effective oversight, comprehensive systems, meaningful engagement, and vigorous advocacy.
Announcements
UPCOMING MEETING INFORMATION
Please visit our Agendas page for information on upcoming meetings. Meeting agendas are posted six days before each meeting. To submit written testimony, and/or sign up to testify either in person or virtually, visit our Submit Testimony page.
In order to comply with Act 169, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025, testimony will now be distributed to Board members and made available to the public three business days before each meeting. Written testimony received after this point but before the start of the meeting will also be made available via the meeting agenda posted to the Board’s website before the meeting; written testimony received after the start of the meeting, up to 24 hours after the meeting, will be processed as late testimony and will be posted after the meeting.