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HI HB763

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Amy Perruso

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Hawaii Civic Education Trust Fund as a separate fund within the Department of Education to support civic education programs for public school students
  • Trust fund may receive state appropriations, county funds, private contributions, grants, and gifts, with the superintendent responsible for investment and administration
  • Fund expenditures include grantmaking, civic education programs, classroom resources, public school facilities, and professional development for teachers related to civic education
  • Appropriates unspecified amounts for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for expanding civic education, including professional development and classroom resources aligned with Hawaii core standards in social studies
  • Appropriates unspecified amounts for permanent full-time equivalent civic education resource teacher positions
  • Effective date set to July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating amounts need to be determined)

Legislative Description

Relating To Civic Education.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Education3/4/2025
Finance2/11/2025
Education1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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