HI HB741

Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to expand civic education in public schools, including professional development and classroom resources related to Hawaii core standards in social studies.

Establishes two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) permanent civic education resource teacher positions within the Department of Education.

Directs appropriated funds toward increased access to civic education, with emphasis on teacher training on new standards and culturally appropriate historical and civic education materials.

Finds that Hawaii ranked 45th in voter turnout among states in the 2022 general election and that civic education is critical to developing democratic engagement and critical thinking skills among students.

Takes effect June 30, 3000 (note: effective date appears to contain a typographical error with year 3000).