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HB 620 HD1 SD1

Hawaii - Session 2026

House in_committee 2026-04-02
Education Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Bill Details

Title: DOE; Braille; Low Vision or Blind Students; Individualized Educational Programs; Section 504 Plans; Braille Instruction; Print Instructional Materials; Braille Literacy Resource Center; Rules; Appropriations

Summary

Establishes braille literacy as a policy of the State. Requires literacy assessments for eligible low vision and blind students to include braille instruction and the use of braille. Authorizes the Department of Education to adopt administrative rules. Establishes the Braille Literacy Resource Center. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Sponsor
Justin H. Woodson
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-02 Status in_committee
2026-04-02 Latest Action Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
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