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HI SB2212: Relating To Artificial Intelligence Literacy Education.

Dead/Failed Hawaii · 2026 session

Last verified Oct 10, 2026 · official bill text

SB2212 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action Jan 26, 2026.

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Dead / vetoed
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In one paragraph

Hawaii's SB 2212 (2026) would have required the Department of Education to develop a statewide AI literacy curriculum plan for grades 11 and 12, with a passed AI literacy course of at least six weeks required for graduation starting in 2027-2028, plus an advisory council, teacher certification, school AI policies, a three-year grant pilot program and $5,000,000 for FY 2026-2027. It was referred to EDU/LBT and WAM on January 26, 2026 and was not enacted.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

None: the bill did not pass. It would have required public schools to teach AI literacy for graduation, with an advisory council of AI industry representatives.

Key provisions

  1. Would require DOE to implement an AI literacy curricula plan; from 2027-2028 public schools must offer AI literacy instruction and grade 11 and 12 students must pass an AI literacy course of at least six weeks to graduate
  2. Teachers would need Board of Education professional development and certification; each public school would write an AI policy on acceptable and ethical use with parents and the community
  3. Board of Education would appoint an advisory council of Hawaii AI industry representatives to build the teacher certification program
  4. Three-year AI Education Grant Pilot Program ending June 30, 2029; reports before the 2027, 2028 and 2029 sessions
  5. $5,000,000 general fund appropriation for FY 2026-2027; would have taken effect July 1, 2026; referred to EDU/LBT, WAM January 26, 2026; same text as House companion HB 1887, which also died

Latest legislative action

Jan 26, 2026. Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM.

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Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in Education

Affected industries

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