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HI SB772

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Hawaii school complexes to incorporate media literacy into K-12 standards-based curriculum as appropriate

  • Curriculum may include content addressing the negative impacts of misinformation, disinformation, digital discrimination, and online hate speech

  • Amends Section 302A-321 of Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new subsection (g) to existing standards-based curriculum requirements

  • Implementation is permissive ("may incorporate") rather than mandatory for school complexes

  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Relating To Media Literacy.

Public Schools

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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