Why The SFA was Created
Background
What is the SFA
The Hawai'i School Facilities Authority (HISFA) is a state agency established in 2020-21 and authorized in 2022-23 to build (1) Preschools, (2) Central Maui Schools and (3) Workforce Housing.
​The idea for a separate HISFA evolved from efforts by legislators dating back to 2013 with the passage of Act 155, a pilot program for the DOE to redevelop three public school land sites in public-private partnerships (P3s) to generate revenue for education.
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Further changes are underway. Act 72 (2020) established the HISFA. Act 271 (2021) clarified HISFA powers and responsibilities. Act 61 (2023) authorized the HISFA board to appoint the executive director.
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Using standards based designs, latest construction methods, sensible budgets, and maintainability of buildings, HISFA programs construct modern learning spaces for public schools and contemporary living environments for workforce housing.
Central Maui Schools
Data-informed rapid prototyping of high-quality, community-specific facilities
Prefabricated construction, sensible budgets, and maintainability of the building