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HI SB3047

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dru Kanuha

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Hawaii Department of Education to embed financial literacy instruction into existing high school courses (grades 9-12) such as economics and business courses, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year.

  • Department must publish by December 31, 2026 a list of identified courses, ensure alignment with financial literacy standards, and provide implementation guidance including minimum content expectations and student completion documentation requirements.

  • Board of Education must provide professional development for teachers (workshops, summer training, coaching, online modules) before they implement the embedded financial literacy instruction.

  • Department may partner with public agencies and private/nonprofit organizations for instructional materials and training, provided all content remains noncommercial and free from advertising.

  • Appropriates unspecified general fund amount for fiscal year 2026-2027 to cover teacher professional development, instructional resource development, and implementation support.

Legislative Description

Relating To Financial Literacy.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 16

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/10/2026
Ways and Means2/20/2026
Education1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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