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HB 2517 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Summary
Establishes a statewide framework for the assessment and the award of academic credit for prior learning acquired through military service, workforce training, apprenticeships, professional certifications, and other structured learning experiences outside of traditional classrooms.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes credit framework for non-traditional learning, expanding higher education access without restrictions or funding cuts.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes military service in credit framework, enabling veterans to earn academic credit for military training, directly supporting educational advancement for veterans.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Feb 6, 2026
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Committee
1
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 6
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Andrew Garrett
DDemocratic
HI
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