HI HB2117

Establishes the Mapping of Arts Data for Education (MADE) Task Force to conduct a statewide survey of arts programs across public and private schools, municipal services, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses

Task force will develop a comprehensive, publicly accessible statewide database and geographic information system (GIS) map showing the availability and geographic distribution of arts education opportunities

Includes 13 members representing organizations such as Hawaii Youth Symphony, Hawaii Arts Alliance, Hawaii Community Foundation, Department of Education, and legislative committee chairs, with the Hawaii Youth Symphony president serving as chairperson

Interim report on music and dance findings due 20 days before the 2027 legislative session; final report with recommendations on all arts and arts education programming due 20 days before the 2029 session

Dataset will be descriptive only, identifying availability and distribution of arts programs without measuring quality, outcomes, or effectiveness