Establishes a Hawaii civic education trust fund to improve civic education in public schools.
This bill establishes the Hawaii civic education trust fund to support civic education in public schools. It appropriates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for two full-time civic education resource teachers. The trust fund will receive moneys from the state, county, private contributions, and investment income. The fund will support professional development, classroom resources, and civic education programs. The department of education will administer the trust fund, which can also receive contributions from corporations, businesses, foundations, and individuals.
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