HI SR115

Request the Department of Education to develop a social studies course for high school students focusing on Filipino history, culture, and identity

Direct the Department of Education to develop Filipino content that may be integrated into Department of Education content performance standards

Request curriculum development that can be incorporated into existing Filipino language classes and other courses including language arts, math, social studies, science, and visual and performing arts

Request the Department of Education to recruit and support Filipino teachers to teach this course

Cite that Filipinos represent over 25 percent of Hawaii's population and 23 percent of public school students, yet lack representation in curriculum and teaching staff (Filipino teachers represent 8 percent of teaching force and 5 percent of administration)