Hawaii SB2877: Relating to Education.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to education.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION. SECTION 1. (a) The department of education shall establish a two-year student-authored book publication pilot program in which students research, write, and publish original works. The pilot program shall begin in the 2026-2027 school year and be completed no later than the conclusion of the 2027-2028 school year. The pilot program shall be designed to strengthen literacy, analytical thinking, and communication skills; increase student engagement and confidence; support students' academic progression and preparation for postsecondary education; and foster connections to culture and community. (b) The student-authored book publication pilot program may be conducted at up to five Kalihi public elementary schools and up to five Nanakuli-Waianae public elementary schools on an opt-in basis and made available to students in grades four, five, and six; provided that the pilot program shall be integrated into the existing grade level curricula of participating schools as a capstone. 2026-2473 SB2877 GDI SMA-3.docx IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIilllllllllUIIIIII Page S.B. NO. H.D. C.D. (c) Under the student-authored book publication pilot program: (1) Each teacher for grades four through six at participating schools may select a topic for their class relating to Hawaiian culture, the local community, or a personal story; and (2) Using a classroom student book publishing program, each student shall write and illustrate a standard size online book on …

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Sponsors

• Donna Kim (D, 14) · primary sponsor
• Stanley Chang (D, 9)
• Lynn DeCoite (D, 7)
• Samantha DeCorte (R, 22)
• Troy Hashimoto (D, 5)
• Michelle Kidani (D, 18)
• Angus McKelvey (D, 6)
• Tim Richards (D, SD-004)
• Dru Kanuha (D, 3)
• Joy San Buenaventura (D, 2)

Latest actions

1. July 14, 2026: Act 244, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1346).
2. July 14, 2026: Act 244, 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1346).
3. May 8, 2026: Enrolled to Governor.
4. May 8, 2026: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5. May 6, 2026: Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
6. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (4) and none excused (0).
7. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
8. May 1, 2026: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
9. May 1, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 135-26) as amended in (CD 1).
10. May 1, 2026: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.

Votes

• Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 6, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (4) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 47 yea, 4 nay, passed
• none. (May 1, 2026): 2 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (May 1, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1) (April 9, 2026): 46 yea, 4 nay, passed
• FIN: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 7, 2026): 15 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB2877?

SB2877 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Education.

What does SB2877 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to education.

What is the status of SB2877?

Signed into law as of July 14, 2026. Latest action: Act 244, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1346). (July 14, 2026).

Who sponsored SB2877?

Donna Kim (D, 14), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB2877?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2877&year=2026