In CommitteeFiled Jan 28, 2026
Sponsor: QUINLAN
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Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 6
Feb 2, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes a new American Sign Language interpreter training program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, starting with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a plan for a future master’s degree. It provides $140,000 from state general revenues for the 2026‑27 fiscal year to cover program setup, staff, and equipment. The goal is to reduce Hawaii’s shortage of qualified ASL interpreters.
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