Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 188: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION MICRO-CREDENTIAL PILOT PROGRAM DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
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- Introduced
- In committee
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- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SR 188 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION MICRO-CREDENTIAL PILOT PROGRAM DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION. Primary sponsor: Donna Kim (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Kim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
- Report and Resolution Adopted.
- Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3515) with recommendation of adoption.
- One Day Notice 04-09-26.
- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.
- The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 04-06-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Referred to EDU.
- Offered.