Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 105: REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF COMPREHENSIVE COURSEWORK IN READING, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY AS A CONDITION FOR GRADUATION FROM ANY STATE-APPROVED EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM LEADING TO TEACHER LICENSURE.

Passed one chamber Last action May 12, 2026: Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.

Plain-language summary

SR 105 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF COMPREHENSIVE COURSEWORK IN READING, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY AS A CONDITION FOR GRADUATION FROM ANY STATE-APPROVED EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM LEADING TO TEACHER LICENSURE. Primary sponsor: Donovan Dela Cruz (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Donna Kim (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Donovan Dela Cruz (Democratic); Stanley Chang (Democratic); Brandon Elefante (Democratic); Troy Hashimoto (Democratic); and 1 more. 1 co-sponsor.