Education (Libraries)

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 14, 2026

SB 2877: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to establish a two-year Student-Authored Book Publication Pilot Program. Authorizes the Pilot Program to be conducted for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders at up to five Kalihi public elementary schools and up to five Nanakuli-Waianae public elementary schools to be integrated into existing curricula. Appropriates funds. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for a new education pilot program, directly funding a public service initiative per budget & taxes topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for a student book publication pilot program, expanding K-12 creative learning opportunities at public elementary schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries School Funding

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2004: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Extends the Librarian Pilot Program established by Act 135, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025, through 2030. Authorizes the Department of Education to select a second school complex on Oahu to be part of the pilot program if no appropriate school complex on the neighbor islands can be identified. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Librarian Pilot Program funding through 2030, authorizing additional school complex selection under Department of Education appropriations.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends Librarian Pilot Program funding through 2030 and authorizes expansion to second school complex, directly advancing educational program access and resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 1891: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia sensitive linguistically appropriate universal screenings and evidence-based interventions, offer professional development on structured literacy and evidenced-based interventions, and support pre-teacher programs in training candidates in structured literacy instruction. (CD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires dyslexia screenings, teacher training, and funds evidence-based interventions, directly advancing K-12 literacy support through targeted funding and implementation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries Teachers