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This bill requires the Hawaii Department of Education to create a climate literacy certificate program for high school students, aiming to equip them with an advanced understanding of climate change and its impacts. To earn this certificate, students will need to complete at least two approved courses that meet specific climate literacy standards and also undertake an experiential learning project, which is a hands-on learning activity. The department will be responsible for establishing the program's requirements, approving relevant courses, issuing certificates to students who successfully complete the program, and reporting on the program's progress and certificate issuance to the board and the legislature. The bill also includes an appropriation of funds for the establishment of this program and specifies that it will take effect on July 1, 2026, reflecting the state's broader commitment to addressing climate change through initiatives like transitioning to renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2473&year=2026