Establishes a climate literacy certificate program for high school students in Hawaii.
The bill mandates the Department of Education to create a climate literacy certificate program for high school students. This program will include academic coursework and an experiential learning project, culminating in a certificate of completion. The program aims to equip students with an advanced understanding of climate change and its economic and social impacts. The department will establish program requirements, approve courses, and report on the program's implementation. Funding for the program is appropriated for fiscal year 2026-2027.
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