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This Concurrent Resolution requests the Department of Education to implement a social studies course for high school students focused on Filipino history, culture, and identity, acknowledging the significant Filipino population in Hawaii and the need for greater representation and understanding to combat anti-Asian hate and improve student engagement and academic performance. The resolution also calls for integrating Filipino content into existing curriculum standards and courses across various subjects, supporting Filipino teachers, and ensuring that certified copies are sent to the Chairperson of the Board of Education and the Interim Superintendent of Education.