Requesting The Department Of Education To Require That Each Student Complete Two Years Of Hawaiian Language Instruction As A Graduation Requirement.
Impact
If adopted, SR184 would significantly influence state educational policies by mandating Hawaiian language learning in schools. This requirement would bridge a gap in linguistic heritage and provide students with a deeper cultural connection to Hawaii's Native history. The bill underscores the importance of 'olelo Hawaii' as one of Hawaii's two official languages, further integrating it into the educational fabric of the state and promoting cultural literacy among students.
Summary
Senate Resolution 184 (SR184) proposes that the Department of Education in Hawaii require all students to complete two years of Hawaiian language instruction as a condition for graduation. This initiative stems from historical concerns over the decline of the Hawaiian language, which was near extinction by the 1980s due to restrictive laws favoring English instruction. The aim of SR184 is to bolster the use of 'olelo Hawaii' among younger generations and support the revitalization movement initiated in recent decades.
Contention
Notably, the bill highlights past legislative constraints that led to the suppression of the Hawaiian language in educational institutions. The strong advocacy for the language's resurgence contrasts with the decades-long predominance of English in the state, raising questions about available resources and training for educators. Critics may point out the challenges of implementing such a requirement without sufficient support and infrastructure, indicating potential disparities in educational equity across different schools.
Same As
Requesting The Department Of Education To Require That Each Student Complete Two Years Of Hawaiian Language Instruction As A Graduation Requirement.
Urging The Department Of Education To Implement A Hawaiian Language Requirement As Part Of The High School Graduation Requirements, Consistent With Existing English Graduation Requirements
Urging The Department Of Education To Implement A Hawaiian Language Requirement As Part Of The High School Graduation Requirements, Consistent With Existing English Graduation Requirements
Apologizing To The Native Hawaiian People For The Effective Prohibition In Hawaii Schools Of The Instructional Use Of The Hawaiian Language From 1896 To 1986.
Apologizing To The Native Hawaiian People For The Effective Prohibition In Hawaii Schools Of The Instructional Use Of The Hawaiian Language From 1896 To 1986.
Encouraging The Kawaihuelani Center For Hawaiian Language Of The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Further Provide Learning Resources And Opportunities That Promote Hawaiian Language And Culture.
Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Identify The Scope Of Native Hawaiian Cultural Appropriateness For The Purpose Of Addressing Native Hawaiian Disparities.
Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Identify The Scope Of Native Hawaiian Cultural Appropriateness For The Purpose Of Addressing Native Hawaiian Disparities.