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HI HB874

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

4/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kaniela Ing

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the department of education to submit preliminary and final reports to the legislature (by 20 days before 2016 and 2017 sessions) on the development and administration of non-translated Hawaiian language assessments for ka papahana kaiapuni students.

  • Mandates reporting on federal compliance issues related to Hawaiian language assessments, including any waivers sought from the U.S. Department of Education.

  • Requires the final 2017 report to include the department's long-term plan for developing and administering non-translated Hawaiian language assessments for all required grade levels, with funding projections and federal compliance information.

  • Appropriates unspecified funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 to support continued development of non-translated Hawaiian language assessments in language arts, mathematics, and science.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Ka Papahana Kaiapuni; Hawaiian Language Assessments; Report; Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-15 at 4:15 PM in Conference Room 423.

5/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/27/2015
Hawaiian Affairs3/10/2015
Finance2/20/2015
Education2/10/2015
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs1/28/2015

Full Bill Text

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