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HI HCR56

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/29/2022

Primary Sponsor

Justin Woodson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Department of Education implement a social studies course for high school students focused on Filipino history, culture, and identity
  • Calls for integration of Filipino content into Department of Education content performance standards across multiple subject areas including language arts, math, social studies, science, and visual and performing arts
  • Directs integration of curriculum into existing Filipino language classes and other courses
  • Requests recruitment and support of Filipino teachers to teach this content
  • Cites that Filipinos represent 25% of Hawaii's population and 23% of public school students, but remain underrepresented in curriculum and teaching staff

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Education To Implement A Filipino History, Culture, And Identity Social Studies Course For High School Students.

Department of Education

Last Action

Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 939).

4/29/2022

Committee Referrals

Education4/12/2022
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/31/2022
Education3/14/2022

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