HI SR145

Urges the Hawaii Department of Education to add tax instruction as a major topic area within the financial literacy graduation requirement that takes effect for the Class of 2030

Recommended tax instruction topics include completing 1040 forms, understanding W-4 forms, payroll deductions, federal versus state income taxes, sales and property taxes, and tax brackets

Cites the Tax Foundation's 2024 National Tax Literacy Poll showing only 2% of respondents were classified as "proficient" in tax literacy

Current DOE financial literacy standards cover six areas: earning income, spending, saving, investing, managing credit, and managing risk—but do not include taxes as a standalone topic

Requests certified copies of the resolution be sent to the Superintendent of Education, Board of Education members, and the DOE Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design