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HI HB1317

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Wooley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services and Department of Education to support Hawaiian language programs for prekindergarten-aged children
  • Aims to promote rejuvenation of the Hawaiian language by supporting fluency development and encouraging its use in schools and homes
  • Received support from the Department of Education, 'Aha Punana Leo, and numerous individuals during committee review
  • Department of Human Services submitted comments on the measure
  • Committee on Finance recommended the bill pass Third Reading

Legislative Description

Hawaiian Language; Prekindergarten; Department of Human Services; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to THA/HMS/EDU, WAM.

3/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Tourism and Hawaiian Affairs3/5/2013
Finance2/11/2013
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs1/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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