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SB 1390

RELATING TO COMPUTER SCIENCE LEGISLATIVE REPORT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

Hawaii directs Department of Education to report on computer science education gaps, offerings, and implementation barriers across public schools to inform future expansion policy.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 1390

Legislative bill overview

SB 1390 requires the Hawaii Department of Education to submit a comprehensive legislative report on computer science education in the state's public schools. The bill directs analysis of current computer science curriculum offerings, teacher qualifications, student enrollment, and barriers to implementation across districts.

Why is this important

Computer science skills increasingly determine economic opportunity and workforce competitiveness. Hawaii currently lags many states in computer science education access, and this report would provide data-driven evidence to guide future policy decisions on whether to expand or mandate CS programs statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Schools may argue that developing or expanding CS programs requires significant funding for teacher training, updated equipment, and curriculum development not addressed in the report mandate
  • Teacher shortage concerns: Hawaii faces challenges recruiting qualified computer science educators; a report highlighting this gap could create pressure for expensive salary increases or recruitment incentives
  • Curriculum priority conflicts: Educators may question whether mandating CS study competes with other educational priorities like literacy, mathematics, and Hawaiian language instruction in an already-stretched system

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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