HB2605 appropriates funds to support arts programs for underserved and neurodiverse populations in Hawaii.

HB2605 allocates $170,000 to the state foundation on culture and the arts. This funding will continue and expand specialized arts programs and therapeutic arts interventions for underserved and neurodiverse populations. The bill also establishes a full-time position within the foundation to oversee the implementation and coordination of these programs. The purpose is to enhance health and well-being through arts participation, particularly benefiting individuals with autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and other neurodivergent conditions. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

HB2605 appropriates funds to support arts programs for underserved and neurodiverse populations in Hawaii.

HB2605 allocates $170,000 to the state foundation on culture and the arts. This funding will continue and expand specialized arts programs and therapeutic arts interventions for underserved and neurodiverse populations. The bill also establishes a full-time position within the foundation to oversee the implementation and coordination of these programs. The purpose is to enhance health and well-being through arts participation, particularly benefiting individuals with autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and other neurodivergent conditions. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.