Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 865
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- LA CHICA (Democratic)
- GARCIA (Republican)
- KILA (Democratic)
- KONG (Democratic)
- LOWEN (Democratic)
- MATAYOSHI (Democratic)
- MIYAKE (Democratic)
- OLDS (Democratic)
- PIERICK (Republican)
- POEPOE (Democratic)
- SOUZA (Republican)
- TAM (Democratic)
- TODD (Democratic)
- WARD
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in kindergarten through grade twelve. Requires students in grades nine through twelve to complete a one-half credit in financial literacy before graduation. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers who are teaching financial literacy courses.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 21, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.