Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: DOE; Braille Instruction; Braille Instruction Materials; Section 504 Plans; Individualized Education Programs; Braille Literacy Support Services; Appropriation
Requires the Department of Education to include the instruction of braille and provision of braille instructional materials under certain circumstances; provide braille literacy support services; cooperate with the Department of Human Services when requested to submit information necessary to maintain a register of the blind in the State; provide comprehensive information about braille literacy services, assistive technology devices, and assistive technology services, including educational programming options; and participate in the development of section 504 plans and individualized education programs. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-20 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-20 | Latest Action | The committee(s) on EDU/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-25-26 1:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 2241 HD1 SD1 | Renewable Energy Technologies; Income Tax Credit; Income Restriction; Solar Energy Systems; Third-party Financed Systems | in_committee |
| HB 1079 HD1 SD1 | DHS; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Trauma-informed Care; Child Welfare Services; Assessment; Training; Appropriations | unknown |
| HB 1320 HD1 SD1 | UH; Higher Education; Graduate Outcomes; Reports; Appropriations | unknown |
| HB 1574 HD2 | Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program; Healthcare Professionals; Minimum Service Requirements | in_committee |
| HB 1676 HD1 | Department of Education; University of Hawaii; Artificial Intelligence; Task Force; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1840 HD2 | DOE; HTSB; Charter Schools; Emergency Hires; Rules; UH; Graduation Goal Report; Training | in_committee |
| HB 1888 HD3 | DOE; Public Charter Schools; Educational Workers; Protection and Workplace Safety; Penal Code; Harassment | in_committee |
| HB 1890 HD3 | Salaries; Teachers; Annual Increases; Retention Bonuses; Appropriation | in_committee |