Hawaii Senate Bill 421: Relating To Literacy.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Requires the Department of Education to administer a general dyslexia screening to all students in kindergarten through grade three. Requires the Department of Education to continue to administer the general English language arts universal screening for students in kindergarten through grade nine. Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with teacher training programs to ensure prospective candidates are trained on literacy instruction, including evidence-based intervention, to support all students. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Latest action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (2025-12-08)

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