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SB 1386 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Summary
Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a program to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsorily or voluntarily induction into the armed services of the United States and to persons whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by creating a program to award high school diplomas to veterans and wartime-impacted individuals, directly advancing opportunities for underserved groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates diploma program specifically for veterans interrupted by military service, directly expanding educational benefits and recognition for veterans.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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4
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Committee
1
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Ron Kouchi
DDemocratic
HI
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