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HI SB2412
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joy San Buenaventura
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AI Summary
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Establishes a bachelor's degree program in American Sign Language interpretation at the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus
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Requires development of a multi-year plan to add a master's degree program in ASL interpretation
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Appropriates general fund revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 to launch the programs and provide necessary personnel and administrative resources (specific dollar amount left blank in bill)
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Addresses Hawaii's shortage of qualified ASL interpreters, as documented in the 2024 Disability and Communication Access Board report
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Hawaii is currently one of only eight states without an ASL interpreter training program
Legislative Description
Relating To The University Of Hawaii.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/18/2026