HB 471 Hawaii House · 2025 Regular Session

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

HB 471 requires the state Board of Education to create a Korean language program in public schools and appropriates funding for it. This bill directly affects school districts that would implement the program and students seeking Korean language education. The key provision mandates the Board to establish the program using designated state funds. Currently, the bill has been referred to education and finance committees but was recommended for deferral by the committee on January 30, 2025.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

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Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Jan 30, 2025

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Jan 21, 2025

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Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2

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Jan 21, 2025

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Introduced and Pass First Reading.

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Jan 17, 2025

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Pending introduction.

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18 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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