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HI HR59

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Roy Takumi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Department of Education to support the creation of foreign language immersion classes in public elementary schools throughout Hawaii
  • Cites research showing positive correlation between foreign language study and increased cognitive and academic ability, leading to improved student performance
  • Notes that Hawaii's multi-ethnic, multi-cultural society currently lacks foreign language education in elementary schools despite offerings at the high school level
  • Identifies benefits of teaching foreign languages beginning in kindergarten rather than waiting until high school
  • Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Superintendent of Education and Chairperson of the Board of Education

Legislative Description

Department of Education; Foreign Languages; Public Elementary Schools

Last Action

Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 37

3/14/2013

Committee Referrals

Education3/14/2013

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