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HI HB1925

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Amy Perruso

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Hawaii Department of Education to establish a voluntary climate literacy certificate program for high school students to address economic and social impacts of climate change
  • Program requirements include completion of at least two approved courses with climate literacy standards plus an experiential learning project
  • Students who complete the program receive a certificate of completion from the department
  • Appropriates an unspecified amount from general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 to establish the program
  • Department must report to the board and legislature on approved courses and certificate issuance data; effective date set as July 1, 3000 (placeholder date)

Legislative Description

Relating To Climate Education.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to EDU, WAM.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/10/2026
Finance2/17/2026
Education1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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