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HI HB910

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jarrett Keohokalole

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates general revenue funds for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to support the Office of Hawaiian Education within the Department of Education (specific dollar amount not specified in bill text).

  • Directs appropriated funds toward continued funding of Hawaiian studies program cultural personnel resources in the Office of Hawaiian Education.

  • Recognizes the importance of K-12 public education students developing understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture, language, values, and practices.

  • Acknowledges recent actions by the Board of Education and Department of Education in developing curricula, standards, assessment tools, professional development, and community engagement strategies related to Hawaiian studies and Ka Papahana Kaiapuni educational programming.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Office Of Hawaiian Education.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/15/2017

Committee Referrals

Education2/3/2017
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs1/27/2017

Full Bill Text

No bill text available