HI HB2127

Establishes a Civic Education Grant Program within the Department of Education to provide funding for civic education programming at public middle and intermediate schools in Hawaii

Creates a Civic Education Trust Fund in the state treasury to be administered by the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design, funded through legislative appropriations, grants, donations, and investment income

Requires grant applicants to submit detailed plans outlining project scope, objectives, projected impact, and fund usage, with all grants requiring approval from a social studies educational specialist

Mandates participating schools submit annual reports by December 1 detailing civic education implementation, teacher development, and progress on evaluation metrics

Effective date is July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating the bill requires further amendment before implementation)