States / Hawaii / HB 620

HB 620 Passed First Chamber

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Establishes braille literacy as a policy of the State. Requires literacy assessments for eligible low vision and blind students to include braille instruction and the use of braille. Authorizes the Department of Education to adopt administrative rules. Establishes the Braille Literacy Resource Center. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 17, 2025
Last action
Jan 17, 2025 — Pending introduction.
Session
2026
Momentum
78 · High