Bills

HB 1460: RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House

Current Status:

In Progress

(2025-01-27: Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 4)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

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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