HI HB1128

Recognizes Hawaiian language as the sole indigenous language of Hawaii in islands with populations of 500 or less, and allows public schools in those islands to offer Hawaiian language courses.

Amends state law to require every effort to accommodate both native and new Hawaiian speakers by translating public documents, notices, and medical records, and providing interpreters for social and legal services in appropriate Hawaiian varieties.

Defines "Hawaiian language," "native speakers" (those from unbroken lineage of primary Hawaiian speakers), and "new speakers" (non-native speakers who learned Hawaiian to competent proficiency levels).

Requires the state public charter school commission to study Hawaiian language varieties, publish educational and community resource materials for native speakers, and consult with the University of Hawaii College of Education and community stakeholders by the 2024 legislative session.

Appropriates general revenues to the state public charter school commission for fiscal year 2023-2024 to conduct the study, publish materials, and draft the required report (effective date June 30, 3000).