HRS §40-87

Returning unused education funds after they expire

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When money given to the Department of Education is no longer available, any part that was not already committed must be sent back to the state treasury. This must happen within 90 days after the money lapses.

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The statute, as written — Lapse of department of education appropriations

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Upon the lapse of an appropriation to the department of education, moneys which remain unencumbered shall be returned to the state treasury within ninety days.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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