Hawaii SB178 appropriates funds to establish surfing as an interscholastic sport in Hawaii.

Hawaii SB178 recognizes surfing's cultural, social, and economic importance to Hawaii and its visitors. The bill allocates $2,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support surfing programs in high schools. This funding aims to expand competitive surfing opportunities for students and boost tourism by hosting prestigious surf contests. The bill emphasizes surfing's historical and cultural roots in Hawaii, aiming to perpetuate the sport and attract global tourists.

Hawaii SB178 appropriates funds to establish surfing as an interscholastic sport in Hawaii.

Hawaii SB178 recognizes surfing's cultural, social, and economic importance to Hawaii and its visitors. The bill allocates $2,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support surfing programs in high schools. This funding aims to expand competitive surfing opportunities for students and boost tourism by hosting prestigious surf contests. The bill emphasizes surfing's historical and cultural roots in Hawaii, aiming to perpetuate the sport and attract global tourists.