HB 206: RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to the hawaiian language.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 302A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part II, subpart B, to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§302A-     Hawaiian language; high school graduation requirement.  Each public high school in the State shall require students to complete and pass two full years of Hawaiian language courses as a condition of graduation, beginning with the graduating class of       ."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Report Title:

Hawaiian Language; Public High Schools; Graduation Requirement

Description:

Requires each public high school in the State to require students to complete and pass 2 full years of Hawaiian language courses as a condition of graduation.

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