S.R. NO. 75 - Senate Resolution Summary

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

• Notes that Hawaii's multi-ethnic, multi-cultural society has not extended to foreign language education in elementary schools, despite offerings at the high school level

• Cites research showing positive correlation between foreign language study beginning in kindergarten and increased cognitive and academic ability, leading to improved student performance

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