RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Sponsored By: Darius K. Kila (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires that each Department of Education public school student earn 2 credits in Hawaiian language as a graduation requirement. Establishes a 2-year pilot program for Hawaiian language instruction at a central Oahu elementary school and Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. Appropriates funds.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Darius K. Kila
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Terez Amato
Democratic • House
Cory M. Chun
Democratic • House
Diamond Garcia
Republican • House
Tina Nakada Grandinetti
Democratic • House
Kirstin Kahaloa
Democratic • House
Rachele Lamosao
Democratic • Senate
Lisa Marten
Democratic • House
Christopher L. Muraoka
Republican • House
Mahina Poepoe
Democratic • House
David A. Tarnas
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 4
1/27/2025HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/23/2025House
Bill Text
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