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

This bill, known as the "Education for Sustainability and Cultural Competency Act," mandates the development of a statewide curricula plan for public schools integrating climate education and environmental sustainability. It requires the Department of Education to contract with educational agencies, higher education institutions, or recognized providers to develop teacher training programs. The University of Hawaii is directed to implement sustainability practices, including creating living laboratories, offering sustainability courses, and conducting annual audits.

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

This bill, known as the "Education for Sustainability and Cultural Competency Act," mandates the development of a statewide curricula plan for public schools integrating climate education and environmental sustainability. It requires the Department of Education to contract with educational agencies, higher education institutions, or recognized providers to develop teacher training programs. The University of Hawaii is directed to implement sustainability practices, including creating living laboratories, offering sustainability courses, and conducting annual audits.