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. Hawaii 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 Hawaii's multilingual assets to meet
twenty-first century needs and demands.
The legislature also recognizes the importance of creating more culturally-responsive policies that embrace the opportunities that are present in Hawaii's diverse ethnic and heterogeneous linguistic population. Recognizing multilingualism's important role in providing meaningful and equitable education for students, the 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 and diplomatic relations, workforce development, and global competence in the State. 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 achievement gaps.
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, the "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;
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(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:
DOE; 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 moneys for the position. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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