Establishes a bachelor's degree program in American Sign Language interpretation at the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus.

The bill establishes a bachelor's degree program in American Sign Language interpretation at the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus, develops a multi-year interpreter training program to include a master's degree, and provides necessary personnel and administrative resources. The purpose is to address Hawaii's shortage of qualified American Sign Language interpreters by creating an academic and career path for residents. The bill appropriates $140,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027.

Establishes a bachelor's degree program in American Sign Language interpretation at the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus.

The bill establishes a bachelor's degree program in American Sign Language interpretation at the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus, develops a multi-year interpreter training program to include a master's degree, and provides necessary personnel and administrative resources. The purpose is to address Hawaii's shortage of qualified American Sign Language interpreters by creating an academic and career path for residents. The bill appropriates $140,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027.