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HRS §171-95.5

Leasing public land to charter schools

The state board can lease public land and buildings to charter schools for a small fee, without holding an auction. The lease must be used only for education. This rule does not apply to conversion charter schools.

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The statute, as written — Lease to public charter schools

Notwithstanding any limitations to the contrary, the board may lease to charter schools, at nominal consideration, by direct negotiation and without recourse to public auction, public lands and buildings under the control of the department. Except as provided in this section, the terms and conditions of sections 171-33 and 171-36 shall apply. The lands and buildings leased under this section shall be used by the charter schools for educational purposes only. This section shall not apply to conversion charter schools.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§171-33 Planning before selling or leasing state land

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