In one paragraph
Hawaii's Senate Concurrent Resolution 33 (2026) would have requested the Department of Education to develop artificial intelligence literacy curricula plans and programs for public schools, covering AI concepts, machine learning and generative AI, best practices, ethics and AI's relation to Hawaii's history, environment and culture. They were requested to the Legislature 20 days before the 2027 session. It was referred to Senate committees on March 19, 2026 and never adopted. A resolution does not change the law.
Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.
What it means for business
None: a non-binding resolution that was never adopted.
Key provisions
- Would request the Department of Education to develop AI literacy curricula plans and programs for use in public schools
- Content would include defining AI and key concepts; AI perception, machine learning and generative AI; best practices in academic and professional settings; ethical implications; continuing AI innovations; and AI in relation to the State's history, environment and culture
- Would request submission to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2027
- A non-binding resolution: a request, with no legal requirements
- Offered March 10, 2026; referred to EDU/LBT March 19, 2026; never adopted
Latest legislative action
Mar 19, 2026. Referred to EDU/LBT.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Angus McKelvey D | Sponsor | SD-006 |
| Glenn Wakai D | Sponsor | SD-015 |
| Les Ihara D | Sponsor | SD-010 |
| Stanley Chang D | Sponsor | SD-009 |
| Troy Hashimoto D | Sponsor | SD-005 |
Topics and industries
Related topics
Affected industries
This page is general information, not legal advice. Summaries are AI-assisted and may contain errors; read the statute for the controlling text and talk to a lawyer about your situation. Full disclaimer · Report an error