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This bill authorizes the Hawaii Department of Education to establish a program awarding high school diplomas to qualified individuals who were unable to complete their high school education due to military service or wartime interruptions. Specifically, the program targets residents of Hawaii or the Territory of Hawaii who were compulsorily or voluntarily inducted into the U.S. armed services during specific periods of World War II (December 1941 to August 1945), the Korean War (June 1950 to July 1953), or the Vietnam War (August 1964 to January 1973) while enrolled in a high school and subsequently did not receive a diploma. The bill extends the previous authorization from Act 124 (which expired in June 2020) and adds provisions for individuals whose high school education was interrupted by wartime practices during these conflicts. To receive a diploma, qualified persons must submit documentation to the Department of Education proving their eligibility, which includes proof of residency, military service during the specified time periods, and non-completion of their high school curriculum. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval, providing a mechanism for veterans and individuals impacted by wartime disruptions to receive formal recognition of their educational journey.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1386&year=2026