Informing the Legislature that on July 13, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1894 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 243).

This bill establishes the Hawaii Braille Literacy Education Act to improve educational access for students with low vision or blindness. It requires the Department of Education to provide braille instruction and materials, offer literacy support services, and collaborate with other agencies to maintain a state register of the blind. The law also mandates that the department share information about assistive technology and participate in creating individualized education plans for affected students.