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AI Summary
HB1887 mandates AI literacy education as a graduation requirement for high school students in Hawaii, starting in the 2027-2028 school year.
Business Impact
If you operate a school in Hawaii, you must implement AI literacy education by the 2027-2028 school year or face potential penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
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What This Means
HB1887 requires the Hawaii Department of Education to create a statewide Artificial Intelligence Literacy Curricula Plan for students in grades 11 and 12. This initiative aims to ensure that students meet graduation requirements.
Key Provisions
- Requires the Department of Education to develop AI literacy curricula for grades 11 and 12.
- Establishes an Advisory Council for Artificial Intelligence Education.
- Creates a three-year Artificial Intelligence Education Grant Pilot Program within the Department of Education.
- Sets a condition for graduation based on AI literacy.
- Mandates reporting to the Legislature on the implementation of the curricula.
- Appropriates funds for the development and implementation of the curricula.
Latest Legislative Action
The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 38)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| AMATO | Primary |
| BELATTI | Primary |
| CACHOLA | Primary |
| CREAGAN | Primary |
| DECOITE | Primary |
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Full Legal Analysis
HB1887 mandates the Hawaii Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide Artificial Intelligence Literacy Curricula Plan specifically for students in the eleventh and twelfth grades. The AI literacy curricula is a condition for graduation. Additionally, the bill establishes a three-year Artificial Intelligence Education Grant Pilot Program within the Department of Education.
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Official Bill Text
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