Bill Text: HI HB1941 | 2018 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Relating To Education.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2018-04-19 - Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 801). [HB1941 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2018-HB1941-Amended.html
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TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE, 2018 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION
1. Hawai‘i
is distinguished not only by its linguistic and cultural diversity, but also by
its unique status as the only state in the nation with two official
languages: English and Hawaiian. The legislature recognizes a future that
capitalizes on Hawai‘i's multilingual assets to meet twenty-first
century needs and demands.
The legislature also recognizes the
importance of creating a more culturally-responsive policy climate that
embraces the opportunities of Hawai‘i's diverse ethnic and heterogeneous
linguistic population. Recognizing the
important role of multilingualism in providing a meaningful and equitable
education for student achievement, the Hawai‘i
state board of education approved Board policy 105-14, "Multilingualism
for Equitable Education Policy" and Board policy 105-15, "Seal of
Biliteracy Policy," which promotes high proficiency in English or Hawaiian
and an additional language. Both
policies, based on long-standing research showing the effectiveness of language
education for student achievement, support the teaching and learning of
languages to fuel economic growth and support international business,
military/diplomatic relations, workforce development, and global
competence. The legislature believes
that successful implementation of policies aimed at furthering multilingualism
within the State's public education system supports student achievement and
helps to narrow the achievement gap.
The purpose of this Act is to establish one full-time equivalent (1.00 FTE) world languages institutional support position within the department of education and appropriate funds for this purpose.
SECTION 2. There is established within the department of education one full-time equivalent (1.00 FTE) world languages institutional support position to:
(1) Lead the implementation and assessment of world language programs in the department of education;
(2) Coordinate and deliver professional development within the department of education;
(3) Serve as a liaison between the department of education and external organizations;
(4) Oversee Board policy 105-14, "Multilingualism for Equitable Education
Policy," which includes developing innovative language programs, such as
dual language, heritage language, and language learning programs; ensuring
teacher quality; and promoting outreach to parents and community stakeholders;
and
(5) Carry out additional responsibilities related to department of education initiatives and priorities.
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2018-2019 for one full-time equivalent (1.00 FTE) world languages institutional support position (EDN 200) within the department of education.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of education for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Education; Multilingualism; World Languages; Appropriation
Description:
Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.00 FTE) world languages institutional support position within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds to fund the position. (HB1941 HD1)
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