The bill to boost the Hawaiian language in the state’s schools

Episode 22 February 08, 2023 00:03:18
The bill to boost the Hawaiian language in the state’s schools
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The bill to boost the Hawaiian language in the state’s schools

Feb 08 2023 | 00:03:18

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Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

‘Ōlelo Hawai’i (that is, the Hawaiian language) just might be getting a boost in the state of Hawaii’s public schools soon. Last month, state representative Diamond Garcia introduced House Bill 157, which would drastically increase the number of students in Hawaiian schools studying the language by making it a mandatory subject.

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