Hawaii HB2297 updates the state's adult and community education programs to align with federal requirements.

Hawaii HB2297 revises the state's statutory framework for adult and community education programs to align with federal adult education funding. The bill modernizes terminology, adds English language acquisition and integrated English literacy and civics education, updates the term "homemaking and parent education" to "family and community education," establishes workplace literacy and workforce preparation programs, and defines "eligible individuals." The bill also repeals outdated statutory material and takes effect upon approval.

Hawaii HB2297 updates the state's adult and community education programs to align with federal requirements.

Hawaii HB2297 revises the state's statutory framework for adult and community education programs to align with federal adult education funding. The bill modernizes terminology, adds English language acquisition and integrated English literacy and civics education, updates the term "homemaking and parent education" to "family and community education," establishes workplace literacy and workforce preparation programs, and defines "eligible individuals." The bill also repeals outdated statutory material and takes effect upon approval.