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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to individuals who did not receive one due to their service in the armed forces of the United States during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War, or whose education was interrupted by wartime practices during those conflicts. To be eligible, a person must have been enrolled in a Hawaii high school during specific periods corresponding to these wars and either been inducted into the armed services (compulsorily or voluntarily) or had their education interrupted by wartime practices, and ultimately not completed their high school curriculum. The bill establishes a process for qualified individuals to apply for these diplomas.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Finance Hearing (14:00:00 3/3/2026 Conference Room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE) (on 03/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2298&year=2026 |
| HB2298_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_03-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2298_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_03-03-26_.PDF |
| Committee Report HB2298_HD1_HSCR531-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2298_HD1_HSCR531-26_.pdf |
| HB2298_HD1_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-13-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2298_HD1_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-13-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2298_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2298_HD1_HSCR73-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2298_HD1_HSCR73-26_.pdf |
| HB2298_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-05-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2298_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-05-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2298_.HTM |
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