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HRS §302A-808

Fines for teaching without a license or hiring unlicensed teachers

This section sets fines for teaching in a public school without a license or emergency hire status, and for knowingly hiring such a person. Fines go to the general fund.

employers

The statute, as written — Penalty

Any person who engages in the profession of teaching in a public school without first being issued a license or hired on an emergency basis as defined in this chapter shall be fined not more than $500. Any person who knowingly or intentionally violates this subpart by employing an individual as a public school teacher who does not possess a valid license or is not a department of education or charter school emergency hire as defined in this chapter may be fined not more than $500. All fines shall be deposited into the general fund.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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