Applicability of state laws
HRS §302D-25
in effect302D-25. Applicability of state laws
(a) Charter schools shall be exempt from chapters 91 and 92 and all other state laws in conflict with this chapter, except those regarding:
(1) Collective bargaining under chapter 89; provided
that:
(A) The exclusive representatives as defined
in chapter 89 and the governing board of the charter school may enter into
supplemental agreements that contain cost and noncost items to facilitate
decentralized decision-making;
(B) The agreements shall be funded from the
current allocation or other sources of revenue received by the charter school;
provided that collective bargaining increases for employees shall be allocated
by the department of budget and finance to the charter school's authorizer for
distribution to the charter school; and
(C) These supplemental agreements may differ
from the master contracts negotiated with the department;
(2) Discriminatory practices under section 378-2; and
(3) Health and safety requirements.
(b) Charter schools, the commission, and
authorizers shall be exempt from chapter 103D, but shall develop internal
policies and procedures for the procurement of goods, services, and
construction, consistent with the goals of public accountability and public
procurement practices. Charter schools, the commission, and authorizers are
encouraged to use the provisions of chapter 103D where possible; provided that
the use of one or more provisions of chapter 103D shall not constitute a waiver
of the exemption from chapter 103D and shall not subject the charter school,
commission, or authorizer to any other provision of chapter 103D. Charter
schools, the commission, and authorizers shall account for funds expended for
the procurement of goods and services, and this accounting shall be available
to the public.
(c) Charter schools and their employees, the
commission and its employees, and governing boards and their members shall be
subject to chapter 84.
(d) Any charter school, prior to the beginning
of the school year, may enter into an annual contract with any department for
centralized services to be provided by that department.
(e) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,
as public schools and entities of the State, a charter school, including its
governing board, the commission, and any authorizer may not bring suit against
any other entity or agency of the State.
(f) Charter schools, the commission, and
authorizers shall be exempt from section 302A-1401.
(g) For purposes of statutory delegation of
authority to department heads by other state agencies, the executive director
shall be deemed the department head of the commission and charter schools
unless otherwise specifically provided.
[L 2012, c 130, pt of §2; am L 2014, c
99, §16]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0302D/HRS_0302D-0025.htmFetched: 11/10/2026