HI HB874

Requires the Department of Education to develop and administer non-translated assessments in the Hawaiian language for ka papahana kaiapuni (Hawaiian language immersion program) students in grades 3 and 4, covering language arts, mathematics, and science subjects to meet federal accountability requirements.

Mandates the Department submit preliminary reports by 20 days before the 2016 legislative session and final reports by 20 days before the 2017 legislative session detailing assessment development status, federal compliance issues, and waivers sought from the U.S. Department of Education.

Requires the final 2017 report to include a long-term plan for developing and administering non-translated Hawaiian language assessments for all federally-required grade levels, with funding projections and federal compliance status.

Appropriates an unspecified sum from general revenues for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 to the Department of Education for continued development of non-translated Hawaiian language assessments and reporting requirements.

Effective date of July 1, 2050 (a placeholder date indicating the bill's effective provisions are tied to specific reporting deadlines rather than a future activation date).