HI HB1436

Establishes the Hawaii Civics Collaborative as a private nonprofit organization attached to the Department of Accounting and General Services, with membership including the PACE Commission and appointees from the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Chief Justice, legislative leaders, and heads of education agencies

Creates a statewide civics program offering educational courses, workshops, and training on democracy, government processes, media literacy, civic leadership, and community engagement, incorporating the "Aloha Spirit" values defined in state law

Authorizes certification of civics course completion for employment and volunteer purposes, with graduates of advanced programs receiving preference in hiring, grant applications, and procurement from participating organizations

Appropriates $250,000 annually for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to establish 2.0 FTE civic education specialist positions within the Department of Education

Appropriates $50,000 annually for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for a civics program conducted by the legislature's Public Access Room