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HB 2470 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO FINANCIAL LITERACY.

Summary
Requires the Department of Education to implement financial literacy instruction into existing courses in public high schools that have sufficient overlap with financial literacy program standards beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers. Allows the Board of Education to adopt rules. Appropriates funds.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for financial literacy education, directly allocating budget resources to support public school programs per legislative mandate.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates financial literacy curriculum integration in high schools, appropriates funds, and requires teacher professional development - directly advancing educational content and support.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Total actions
5
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Committee
1
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 6
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced
Pending introduction.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Nadine Nakamura
DDemocratic
HI
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