Education (Curriculum)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 844: RELATING TO MEDIA LITERACY.

Authorizes school complexes to incorporate media literacy in their standards-based curriculum, including content that prevents negative impacts of misinformation, disinformation, digital discrimination, and online hate speech.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes media literacy integration into standards-based curriculum to address misinformation, strengthening educational content and digital citizenship standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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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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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 63: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, requires each public, private, and charter school in the State to establish a program within the health education curriculum for high school students to provide instruction in CPR. Specifies instruction requirements. Waives liability for instruction under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates CPR instruction in health curriculum for all high schools, strengthening educational requirements without restricting access or funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education School Choice

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signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 1894: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to include the instruction of braille and provision of braille instructional materials under certain circumstances; provide braille literacy support services; cooperate with the Department of Human Services when requested to submit information necessary to maintain a register of the blind in the State; provide comprehensive information about braille literacy services, assistive technology devices, and assistive technology services, including educational programming options; and participate in the development of section 504 plans and individualized education programs. Appropriates funds. (CD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates braille instruction and literacy support services for blind students, directly enhancing educational access and aligning with IEP/504 requirements.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates provision of assistive technology services and devices for braille literacy, promoting digital accessibility and equity in education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Special Education

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1443: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

HB 1443 would establish a high school program creating a direct pathway for students to enter law enforcement careers through a dedicated curriculum. It allocates state funds to develop and implement this program at participating high schools, including training and partnerships with local law enforcement agencies. The initiative directly affects high school students seeking law enforcement careers and law enforcement agencies that would collaborate on the program. The bill is currently pending in committee and has not yet been enacted.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds to create a high school law enforcement career pathway program, expanding educational access and workforce readiness through dedicated curriculum funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum School Safety

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 2687: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to report to the Legislature on the integration of certain content into existing social studies curricula at public schools. Establishes a one-year 100th Infantry Battalion history curriculum pilot program within certain public high schools during the 2026-2027 school year. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of 100th Infantry Battalion history in curricula, enhancing educational content on Asian American history and school curriculum standards.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates teaching 100th Infantry Battalion (WWII veterans unit) history in schools, recognizing veteran service per topic description.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 619: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Board of Education to adopt and enact a policy by the 2026-2027 school year directing Department of Education public schools to incorporate financial literacy education in the school's curriculum. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates financial literacy curriculum in public schools, enhancing educational content and curriculum standards directly supporting K-12 education policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1491: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a climate education, environmental sustainability, and indigenous knowledge into the K-12 curriculum and climate education and environmental sustainability teacher training and professional development programs. Requires the University of Hawaii to develop and implement a series of courses on climate education and environmental sustainability, to be completed by every student prior to the student's graduation, and establish sustainability practices across all university campuses to promote sustainability. Requires the Department of Education and University of Hawaii to conduct annual sustainability audits across their respective campuses to assess the progress of each campus in integrating sustainability into their curriculum and operations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates integration of climate education, sustainability, and indigenous knowledge into K-12 curriculum and university courses, enhancing educational content and teacher training programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates climate and sustainability education in K-12 and university curricula, advancing environmental awareness and education through required coursework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education K-12 Education

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 899: RELATING TO GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN SEXUALITY HEALTH EDUCATION CURRICULUM.

Requires that student health and sexuality health education programs include discussion of fetal growth and development. Outlines specific content to be included.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates specific fetal development content in sexuality health curriculum, expanding required K-12 health education content per bill's summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 863: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

HB 863 allocates state funds to the Department of Education specifically for teacher-requested classroom supplies, such as books, art materials, or technology. This bill directly affects public school teachers and students in K-12 classrooms, as it provides resources based on educators' identified needs. The key mechanism is a direct appropriation of funds, requiring the Department of Education to distribute these resources to schools upon request. The bill takes effect on July 1, 3000, as stated in the official abstract. It passed committee with amendments in February 2025, moving forward in the legislative process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly appropriates state funds for K-12 classroom supplies, increasing education budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds for teacher-requested classroom supplies (books, tech, art), directly supporting K-12 educators and students' resource needs.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly allocates state funds for teacher-requested technology supplies in K-12 classrooms, directly advancing educational technology access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Curriculum K-12 Education Teachers

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