Urges the Department of Education to recognize robotics as an interscholastic sport and allocate funding to support robotics programs statewide.

The bill urges the Department of Education to recognize robotics as an interscholastic sport and dedicate funding to support robotics programs across Hawaii. It highlights the success and community contributions of Hawaii's robotics teams, which engage over 2,500 students. The bill notes the loss of teams due to insufficient resources and recent federal funding cuts, emphasizing the need for consistent funding. It calls for an assessment to determine the necessary fiscal support and directs certified copies of the resolution to key education officials.

Urges the Department of Education to recognize robotics as an interscholastic sport and allocate funding to support robotics programs statewide.

The bill urges the Department of Education to recognize robotics as an interscholastic sport and dedicate funding to support robotics programs across Hawaii. It highlights the success and community contributions of Hawaii's robotics teams, which engage over 2,500 students. The bill notes the loss of teams due to insufficient resources and recent federal funding cuts, emphasizing the need for consistent funding. It calls for an assessment to determine the necessary fiscal support and directs certified copies of the resolution to key education officials.