Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 15: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MANDATE THE TEACHING OF PRE-1959 HAWAIIAN HISTORY FROM AN INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVE, BEGINNING NO LATER THAN SCHOOL YEAR 2027-2028, ACROSS ALL GRADE LEVELS WHERE SOCIAL STUDIES IS TAUGHT.

In committee Last action February 13, 2026: Referred to EDU/HWN.

Plain-language summary

SR 15 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MANDATE THE TEACHING OF PRE-1959 HAWAIIAN HISTORY FROM AN INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVE, BEGINNING NO LATER THAN SCHOOL YEAR 2027-2028, ACROSS ALL GRADE LEVELS WHERE SOCIAL STUDIES IS TAUGHT. Primary sponsor: Samantha DeCorte (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): Referred to EDU/HWN.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Samantha DeCorte (Republican).