Hawaii HR17 expresses support for the Kamehameha Schools admissions policy and urges the Hawaii Attorney General to defend it in any future lawsuit.
Hawaii HR17 expresses support for the Kamehameha Schools admissions policy, which gives preference to Native Hawaiian students. The bill urges the Hawaii Attorney General to submit an amicus curiae brief defending the policy's constitutionality and cultural necessity in any future lawsuit. The admissions policy is rooted in historical injustices against Native Hawaiians and aims to achieve educational parity. The resolution highlights the policy's legal precedent and the broader context of attacks on Native Hawaiian rights.
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