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HI SB2754
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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