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HI SB2877

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Donna Kim

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a one-year student-authored book publication pilot program for fifth graders at Kalihi public elementary schools, integrated into existing curricula as a capstone project
  • Requires each teacher to select a topic relating to Hawaiian culture or the local community, with students writing and illustrating original books on that topic
  • Department of Education must facilitate collection, printing, binding, and return of student-authored books through a contracted third party under state procurement law
  • Appropriates unspecified funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 to implement the program
  • Requires DOE to submit a report to the legislature by 20 days before the 2028 regular session, assessing implementation, student outcomes, and feasibility of continuing or expanding the program

Legislative Description

Relating To Education.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 16

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/10/2026
Ways and Means2/18/2026
Education1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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