Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 605
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- CHANG (Democratic)
- ELEFANTE (Democratic)
- FEVELLA (Republican)
- GABBARD (Democratic)
- HASHIMOTO (Democratic)
- KANUHA (Democratic)
- KIDANI
- KIM (Democratic)
- LEE
- C.
- RHOADS (Democratic)
- RICHARDS (Democratic)
- WAKAI (Democratic)
- AQUINO
Cosponsors (1)
- San Buenaventura (Democratic)
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 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Referred to EDU, WAM. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.