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HI SB2754

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Les Ihara

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a civic education grant program within Hawaii's Department of Education to support public middle and intermediate schools in providing civic education integrated within existing social studies curricula.

  • Creates a civic education trust fund in the state treasury to provide dedicated, permanent funding for civic programming, curriculum implementation, teacher professional development, and student civic-learning opportunities.

  • 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 annual reporting from participating schools to the department by December 1 each year, covering curriculum implementation, teacher development, and progress on evaluation metrics, with compiled reports submitted to the legislature.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Civic Education.

Department of Education

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/18/2026
Education1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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