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SCR 112

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF COMPREHENSIVE COURSEWORK IN READING, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY AS A CONDITION FOR GRADUATION FROM ANY STATE-APPROVED EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM LEADING TO TEACHER LICENSURE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 5 co-sponsors

Hawaii requests consolidating two adult education schools into one statewide program to potentially improve efficiency and statewide coordination of adult learning services.

Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House.
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Bill Summary · SCR 112

Legislative bill overview

SCR 112 is a resolution requesting that Hawaii's Department of Education consolidate two separate adult education programs—McKinley Community School for Adults and Waipahu Community School for Adults—into a single statewide entity called the Hawaii State Community School for Adults. The resolution does not mandate action but formally asks the department to study and implement this unification.

Why is this important

Adult education programs serve working adults, career-changers, and individuals seeking credential completion, making them critical for workforce development and economic mobility. Consolidating these programs could improve efficiency, expand course offerings, and create more consistent standards—but could also affect local access and program quality depending on implementation.

Potential points of contention

  • Geographic accessibility: Merging two separate locations into a statewide system could reduce physical access for adult learners in Oahu's central and leeward communities if consolidation closes local campuses
  • Resource allocation and funding: Unification may require upfront investment and could lead to uneven resource distribution, potentially disadvantaging one community over another
  • Local program autonomy: Combining programs may eliminate community-specific offerings or responsiveness that currently serve distinct populations with different needs

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

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