Hawaii HB99 establishes a climate literacy certificate program for high school students to understand climate change impacts.
Hawaii HB99 amends Chapter 302A of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to mandate the Department of Education to create a climate literacy certificate program. This program aims to equip high school students with knowledge about the economic and social effects of climate change. The department will set program requirements, approve courses, and include an experiential learning project. Students completing the program will receive a certificate. The department must also report on approved courses and certificate issuance to the board and the legislature.
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