Education (K-12 Education)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1181: RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to implement a plan for a Hawaiian language immersion school in Kapolei that shall be ready to educate students in grades kindergarten through 12 by the 2028-2029 school year. Appropriates moneys.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds to establish Hawaiian language immersion school (K-12), expanding curriculum access and funding for public education per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 872: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables high school graduates in DOE work-based programs to access workers' comp, enhancing student safety and program participation in educational transitions.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends workers' compensation coverage to high school graduates in work-based learning programs, enhancing workplace safety protections for a vulnerable group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education Child Labor Workers' Compensation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 1887: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide Artificial Intelligence Literacy Curricula Plan for students in eleventh and twelfth grades, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year as a condition for graduation. Establishes the Advisory Council for Artificial Intelligence Education. Establishes a three-year Artificial Intelligence Education Grant Pilot Program within the Department of Education. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for AI education grant program, directly funding a new public education initiative under state budget.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AI literacy curriculum for grades 11-12 with graduation requirement, establishes grant pilot, and appropriates funds to advance educational standards.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI literacy curricula for high school students, funds education programs, and establishes advisory council to promote AI understanding and workforce readiness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 206: RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.

Requires each public high school in the State to require students to complete and pass 2 full years of Hawaiian language courses as a condition of graduation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates Hawaiian language as graduation requirement, enhancing curriculum diversity and cultural education access in K-12 schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1067: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

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.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access by creating diploma program for veterans and those with interrupted education due to wartime service, directly advancing K-12 credentialing opportunities.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill authorizes diplomas for veterans interrupted by military service, directly supporting educational access and recognizing their service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 333: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning with the - school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high school classes to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires later school start times (8:30 a.m.) to improve student well-being and academic performance, aligning with student program enhancement indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety School Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2430: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning no later than the 2028-2029 school year, requires the Department of Education to administer a dyslexia-sensitive universal screening to all students in kindergarten through grade three. Beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, requires certain employees of public schools to have an opportunity to participate in training on literacy instruction. Requires a report to the Legislature and Board of Education before the 2031-2032 school year. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for dyslexia screening and staff training, directly allocating state budget resources to education programs per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates dyslexia screening, literacy training, and funds K-3 education initiatives, directly advancing student support and teacher development per topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 864: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs. Requires an annual report. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables students in DOE work-based learning programs to access workers' comp, enhancing safety and participation in educational internships.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends workers' compensation coverage to high school graduates in work-based learning programs, protecting them from work injury risks during summer employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education Child Labor Workers' Compensation

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 2534: RELATING TO ROBOTICS.

HB 2534 would appropriate state funds to the Department of Education to establish robotics as an official interscholastic sport for public high schools. If passed, it would allow schools to form competitive robotics teams under state guidelines, with the Department developing program rules by July 1, 3000. The bill directly affects public high school students and athletic programs by creating a new competitive category. It is currently pending in the Education Committee after passing committee recommendations with amendments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds to fund robotics as a new interscholastic sport, directly allocating public budget resources for education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates state funds to establish robotics as a competitive interscholastic sport, expanding student program opportunities in K-12 education under DOE oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1196: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

HB 1196 establishes a high school law enforcement curriculum-to-career pipeline initiative, appropriating funds to develop and implement a structured program. The bill directly affects high school students in participating schools who express interest in law enforcement careers by providing a formal educational pathway. Key provisions include funding for curriculum development, teacher training, and partnerships with local law enforcement agencies to create a seamless transition from education to employment in the field. The bill is currently pending in committee referral and has not yet been enacted.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates funds for curriculum development, teacher training, and partnerships to create a law enforcement career pathway, directly funding an educational program for high school students.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum K-12 Education

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