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HCR 44

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CO-DEVELOP A SIXTH TO TWELFTH GRADE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY AND USAGE CURRICULUM WITH TEACHERS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 12 co-sponsors

Hawaii urges its Department of Education to develop K-12 AI curriculum with teachers, establishing foundational AI literacy without allocating budget or mandating implementation.

Referred to EDU/LBT.
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Bill Summary · HCR 44

Legislative bill overview

HCR 44 is a non-binding resolution urging Hawaii's Department of Education to partner with teachers to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and usage curriculum for grades 6-12. The bill does not create law or allocate funding; rather, it formally requests that the DOE prioritize AI education curriculum development involving educators in the design process.

Why is this important

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into workplaces and daily life, students need foundational knowledge to understand, evaluate, and responsibly use these technologies. Teacher involvement in curriculum design helps ensure practical, classroom-appropriate instruction rather than top-down implementation of potentially unrealistic educational standards.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and teacher training: The resolution doesn't specify funding or timeline, leaving unclear how the DOE would resource curriculum development and train existing teachers to teach unfamiliar subject matter.
  • Curriculum scope ambiguity: "AI literacy and usage" is undefined—the resolution doesn't clarify whether this covers AI ethics, technical skills, job displacement concerns, or all of these, potentially leading to inconsistent or incomplete instruction.
  • Non-binding nature: As a resolution, this creates no enforceable obligation; the DOE could acknowledge the request without meaningful action, limiting real-world impact.

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

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