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SB 421 SD1

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 12, 2025.

DOE; Dyslexia Screening; Reading Proficiency; English Language Arts Universal Screening; Professional Development; Teacher Training; Appropriations.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-421
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee EDU, WAM
Senate in_committee 2025-02-12
Education Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Requires the Department of Education to administer a general dyslexia screening to all students in kindergarten through grade three. Requires the Department of Education to continue to administer the general English language arts universal screening for students in kindergarten through grade nine. Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with teacher training programs to ensure prospective candidates are trained on literacy instruction, including evidence-based intervention, to support all students. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Sponsor
Michelle N. Kidani
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-02-12 Status in_committee
2025-02-12 Latest Action Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
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