HB626 appropriates funds to expand the Ho kea program in Hawaii's Department of Education.
HB626 allocates $3.5 million annually for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to expand the Ho kea program, which integrates core educational concepts with cultural practices and traditions in ina and community settings. The program aims to increase student engagement by connecting material more relevant and engaging, creating conditions that make students feel safe, and honoring their heritage and culture.
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