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HI HB2685

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2018

Primary Sponsor

Sean Quinlan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds from general revenues to the Office of Hawaiian Education of the Department of Education for fiscal year 2018-2019 to continue the Hawaiian Studies Program in K-12 public schools
  • Directs the Office of Hawaiian Education to determine the allocation and use of appropriated funds for Hawaiian studies curriculum, standards, professional development, and community engagement
  • Cites Article X, section 4 of the Hawaii State Constitution requiring the State to provide Hawaiian education programs covering language, culture, and history in public schools
  • Notes that the Hawaiian Studies Program and Ka Papahana Kaiapuni educational programming are essential for helping all K-12 students develop understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture, language, values, and practices
  • Appropriation amount is left blank in the bill text; Act takes effect December 24, 2088

Legislative Description

Relating To Hawaiian Education.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) DeCoite, Ing, McDermott, Nakamura, Souki, Todd excused (6).

2/15/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance2/15/2018
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs2/5/2018
Education1/29/2018

Full Bill Text

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