HB1491

Integrates climate education and sustainability into Hawaii's K-12 and university curricula.

The bill, known as the "Education for Sustainability and Cultural Competency Act," aims to embed sustainability and cultural competency in Hawaii's public education system and higher education institutions. It mandates the development of a statewide curricula plan for K-12 students that integrates climate education and environmental sustainability. The University of Hawaii is required to develop and implement courses on climate education and environmental sustainability, which must be completed by all students before graduation.