HI SCR17

Urges the Department of Education to mandate teaching of pre-1959 Hawaiian history from an indigenous perspective beginning in school year 2027-2028, across all grade levels where social studies is taught.

Cites the Hawaii Constitution's requirement that the state promote Hawaiian culture, history, and language, arguing current curriculum disproportionately emphasizes post-statehood events.

Requires curriculum to cover key historical events including the unification under Kamehameha I, the constitutional monarchy, the 1893 overthrow of Queen Liliʻuokalani, and U.S. annexation.

Calls for the Department of Education to engage Native Hawaiian educators, historians, cultural practitioners, and community organizations to develop curriculum standards, materials, and teacher training programs aligned with ʻōiwi (indigenous) pedagogy.

Accelerates the timeline from a 2030-2031 implementation proposed by the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs' 2025 resolution to 2027-2028.