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HI SB1386

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Education to award high school diplomas to veterans who did not graduate due to compulsory or voluntary induction into the U.S. armed services during World War II (December 1, 1941 - August 30, 1945), Korean War (June 1, 1950 - July 31, 1953), or Vietnam War (August 1, 1964 - January 31, 1973)

  • Extends eligibility to any person whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during these three conflicts, regardless of military service

  • Requires applicants to have been residents of Hawaii or the Territory of Hawaii and enrolled in a Hawaii high school at the time of their service or interruption

  • Qualified persons must submit eligibility information on forms prescribed by the Department of Education

  • Reauthorizes and expands a similar program under Act 124 (2015) that expired on June 30, 2020

Legislative Description

Relating To Education.

Veterans

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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