RELATING TO ARTS INTEGRATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Summary

The bill creates one arts integration coordinator or specialist for each of Hawaii’s four major islands and provides $600,000 for their salaries and expenses in FY 2026‑27. These coordinators will help teachers embed fine‑arts strategies into classroom instruction, work with the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and build partnerships with local artists. The goal is to boost student engagement, cultural connection, and academic achievement through arts‑based learning.

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