H.C.R. No. 75 Summary

• Requests the Department of Education to support creation of foreign language immersion classes in public elementary schools

• Notes that research shows positive correlation between foreign language study and increased cognitive ability and improved academic performance

• Acknowledges Hawaii's multi-ethnic, multi-cultural society and current lack of foreign language education in public elementary schools, despite offerings in high schools

• Directs certified copies of the resolution to be sent to the Superintendent of Education and Chairperson of the Board of Education