SB 392 Hawaii Senate · 2024 Regular Session

RELATING TO SUPPORT FOR TRADITIONAL NATIVE SPEAKERS OF HAWAIIAN.

Summary
Defines the term Hawaiian language with regard to Hawaiʻi's official languages and requires that every effort shall be made to accommodate Hawaiian speakers and readers. Authorizes Department of Education schools to offer Hawaiian language as the sole indigenous language of the Hawaiian Islands. Appropriates funds to the State Public Charter School Commission to study the Hawaiian language and for the publication of educational resource materials for native speakers of the Hawaiian language. Appropriates funds.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
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Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2023 Last action Dec 11, 2023
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Jan 25, 2023
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Referred to HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC.
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Jan 20, 2023
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Donovan Dela Cruz
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