HI HR130

Apologizes to Native Hawaiian people for the prohibition of Hawaiian language instruction in Hawaii public schools from 1896 to 1986, following Act 57 of the Republic of Hawaii passed in 1896.

Acknowledges that Act 57 established English-only instruction in all Hawaii public schools, resulting in the collapse of Hawaiian language speakers from approximately 40,000 in 1896 to 2,000 by 1978.

Recognizes that Hawaiian language was excluded from official school instruction for 90 years and four generations of students, despite Hawaii's Constitution requiring the State to promote Hawaiian culture, history, and language.

Commits the House to acknowledge the ramifications of the 1893 overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii and urges the executive branch to address historical and contemporary issues between the United States and Native Hawaiian people.

Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Hawaiian Homes Commission, Board of Education, and Superintendent of Education.