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This bill requires all public high schools in Hawaii to mandate that students complete and pass two full years of Hawaiian language courses as a prerequisite for graduation, starting with a specific graduating class (the exact year is not specified in the provided text). By adding this requirement to Chapter 302A of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the bill aims to promote and preserve the Hawaiian language by ensuring that high school students gain proficiency through a comprehensive language learning experience. The legislation would effectively make Hawaiian language education a core academic requirement, similar to other mandatory subjects like math or English, with the goal of supporting cultural preservation and linguistic education in the state's public school system. The bill would take effect immediately upon approval by the appropriate governmental authorities.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=206&year=2026