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HI HR157

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Stacelynn Eli

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Department of Education to display all permanently affixed interior and exterior signs at public schools in both English and Hawaiian languages
  • Cites Hawaii State Constitution Article X, Section 4, which mandates the State promote Hawaiian culture, history, and language
  • References Hawaii State Constitution Article XV, Section 4, establishing Hawaiian as one of two official languages of the State
  • Notes the newly constructed Nanakuli Public Library as the first public library in the State to include bilingual English-Hawaiian signage
  • Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Superintendent of Education and the Board of Education

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Education To Display The Text Of Any Sign That Is Permanently Affixed To The Interior Or Exterior Of A Public School In Both The English And Hawaiian Languages.

Department of Education

Last Action

Referred to LHE/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 33

3/14/2019

Committee Referrals

Lower and Higher Education3/14/2019

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