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HI HB1658

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2009

Primary Sponsor

Sylvia Luke

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a two-year traditional Hawaiian navigation pilot program in schools on the west coast of Oahu
  • Integrates traditional Hawaiian knowledge and techniques into Department of Education curriculum alongside science, technology, engineering, and math programs
  • Appropriates funds to support the pilot program implementation
  • Intended to improve academic achievement of Native Hawaiian students while revitalizing Hawaiian cultural practices
  • Supported by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Kamehameha Schools, and Waianae Hawaiian Civic Club

Legislative Description

Traditional Hawaiian Navigation; Voyaging Canoes; Pilot Program

Last Action

Carried over to 2010 Regular Session.

5/11/2009

Committee Referrals

Education2/12/2009
Hawaiian Affairs1/30/2009

Full Bill Text

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