Hawaii SCR194: Urging the Department of Education to Meet the Criteria Necessary to Officially Recognize Cheerleading as a Title Ix Sport in Hawaii.

What the bill says

From the engrossed text:

THE SENATE S.C.R. NO. THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D. STATE OF HAWAII SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII. WHEREAS, Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972 requires educational institutions to provide equal athletic opportunities for students regardless of sex, and recognizes that emerging women's sports are a key mechanism for fulfilling this mandate; and WHEREAS, competitive cheerleading has evolved into a highly athletic, team-based, and strategically complex activity that demands rigorous physical conditioning, technical skill, and year-round training comparable to other varsity sports; and WHEREAS, participation in competitive cheerleading has grown substantially nationwide, with thousands of high school and collegiate athletes engaging in organized competitions governed by established rules, scoring systems, and safety standards; and WHEREAS, numerous athletic associations, including the National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association and USA Cheer, have developed standardized competition formats, certified coaching pathways, and recognized championship structures that align with the criteria used to evaluate varsity sports; and WHEREAS, recognizing competitive cheerleading as a Title IX sport would ensure that high school cheer athletes receive equitable access to resources, such as certified coaching, athletic training support, facilities, transportation, and safety oversight consistent with other varsity sports; and 2026-2103 SCR194 SDl SMA.docx Page 2 S.C.R. NO. S.D. …

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Sponsors

• Donna Kim (D, 14) · primary sponsor
• Stanley Chang (D, 9)
• Carol Fukunaga (D, 11)
• Troy Hashimoto (D, 5)
• Lorraine Inouye (D, 1)
• Michelle Kidani (D, 18)
• Lamosao, Rachele (D, 19)
• Angus McKelvey (D, 6)
• Tim Richards (D, SD-004)
• Joy San Buenaventura (D, 2)

Latest actions

1. May 12, 2026: Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
2. April 21, 2026: Resolution adopted in final form.
3. April 21, 2026: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 796).
4. April 20, 2026: Transmitted to Senate.
5. April 20, 2026: Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).
6. April 20, 2026: Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2231-26), recommending adoption.
7. April 16, 2026: The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Garrett, Olds, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Kapela, Kila.
8. April 14, 2026: Resolution scheduled to be heard by EDN on Thursday, 04-16-26 2:05PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
9. April 10, 2026: Referred to EDN, referral sheet 28
10. April 9, 2026: Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 505) in amended form (SD 1).

Votes

• Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3) (April 20, 2026): 48 yea, 0 nay, passed
• EDN: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 16, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
• EDU: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 6, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SCR194?

SCR194 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Urging the Department of Education to Meet the Criteria Necessary to Officially Recognize Cheerleading as a Title Ix Sport in Hawaii.

What is the status of SCR194?

Passed both chambers as of April 21, 2026. Latest action: Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored SCR194?

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

Where is the official record for SCR194?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=194&year=2026