HI SR49

Encourages the Department of Education to review Finland's education model and incorporate its major attributes into Hawaii's educational system.

Cites Finland's consistent high rankings in the Programme for International Student Assessment since 2000 after rebuilding its education system in the 1970s.

Highlights key features of Finland's model including focus on learning over testing, highly trained teachers with Master's degrees, decentralized governance, and free public education with no tuition fees.

Notes that Hawaii students score consistently below the national average on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, indicating need for educational system improvement.

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