HI HR120

Encourages the Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language at University of Hawaii at Manoa to provide Hawaiian language and literacy resources to Kaiapuni students and families through its I Hoa na Moolelo Project.

Recognizes the historical suppression of Hawaiian language, including the 1896 Act 57 that made English the medium of instruction and removed ʻŌlelo Hawaii from schools until the act's repeal in 1986.

Acknowledges the establishment of Punana Leo Preschool in 1984 and the first Kula Kaiapuni in 1987 as pivotal efforts to revitalize Hawaiian language immersion education.

Notes that Kaiapuni students and families have limited access to activities, materials, and learning opportunities to promote Hawaiian language use in homes and communities.

Directs transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the Director of the Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language.