RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

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Sponsor: GARRETT, AMATO, EVSLIN, KAPELA, OLDS, SAYAMA, WOODSON
Last action: 2026-03-23
Official status: The committee on LBT deferred the measure.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide specific details on funding amounts or exact dates for task force disbandment.

Establishing an AI in Education Task Force

This bill establishes a task force to develop guidelines and recommendations for the use of artificial intelligence in Hawaii's public education system, including procurement standards, and appropriates funds.

What This Bill Does

Creates an Artificial Intelligence in Education Task Force within the Department of Education.
Appoints representatives from various educational entities to serve on the task force.
Develops guidelines for using AI as a teaching tool with emphasis on data privacy and transparency.
Provides recommendations for digital equity in rural areas and professional development for educators.
Requires documentation from vendors before procurement or use of AI tools.

Who It Names or Affects

The Department of Education
University of Hawaii
Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education
Hawaii State Teachers Association

Terms To Know

Task Force: A group created to address a specific issue or problem.
Procurement Standards: Rules and guidelines for buying goods or services, in this case AI tools.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify the exact amount of funding appropriated.
It is unclear how the task force will be disbanded after its work is completed.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

HD1

Hawaii published version HD1

Plain English: This amendment establishes an Artificial Intelligence in Education Task Force to develop guidelines, recommendations, and standards for the use of AI in Hawaii's public schools and higher education institutions.

Establishes a task force within the University of Hawaii to oversee the development of statewide guidance on using artificial intelligence as an instructional tool.
Includes representatives from various educational entities and experts in data privacy, civil rights, and technology to ensure comprehensive input.
Requires the task force to submit reports with findings and recommendations by December 1st every year starting from 2027 until 2029.

The exact amount of funding appropriated for the task force is not specified in the amendment text.
The effective date mentioned (July 1, 3000) appears to be an error or placeholder and does not reflect a realistic implementation timeline.

Bill History

2026-03-23 S
The committee on LBT deferred the measure.
2026-03-23 S
The committee on EDU deferred the measure.
2026-03-20 S
The committee(s) on EDU/LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-23-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2026-03-10 S
Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM.
2026-03-06 S
Passed First Reading.
2026-03-06 S
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 37).
2026-03-05 H
Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
2026-03-05 H
Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 813-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
2026-02-25 H
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2026-02-23 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Wednesday, 02-25-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-02-18 H
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2026-02-18 H
Reported from HED/EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 401-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2026-02-13 H
The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Garrett, Kapela, Olds, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Kila, Souza.
2026-02-13 H
The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Amato, Evslin, Kapela, La Chica, Olds, Woodson, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Kila, Souza.
2026-02-11 H
Bill re-scheduled for decision making on Friday, 02-13-26 2:10PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-02-10 H
The committee(s) on HED/EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-13-26 2:00PM.
2026-02-05 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by HED/EDN on Tuesday, 02-10-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-01-26 H
Referred to HED/EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1
2026-01-21 H
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
2026-01-20 H
Prefiled.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Department of Education; University of Hawaii; Artificial Intelligence; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
Establishes an Artificial Intelligence in Education Task Force to develop guidelines and recommendations for the use of artificial intelligence in state public education. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Current Bill Text

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HB1676

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1676

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating
to artificial intelligence
.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

PART I

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SECTION 1.
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The legislature finds that artificial
intelligence has the potential to support personalized learning, reduce
educator workload, and expand access for rural and underserved communities.
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However, unregulated or inequitable
deployment may exacerbate existing disparities, undermine student privacy, or
reduce human interaction in the learning process.

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The purpose of this Act is to
establish statewide guidance, safeguards, and supports for the responsible
integration of artificial intelligence in Hawaii's public schools and public
institutions of higher education by establishing:

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(1)
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An artificial
intelligence in education task force; and

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(2)
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Procurement and
use standards for artificial intelligence tools.

PART II

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SECTION 2.
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(a)
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There is established within the department of education for
administrative purposes an artificial intelligence in education task force.

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(b)
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The superintendent of education, or the
superintendent's designee, shall be the chair of the artificial intelligence in
education task force.

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(c)
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The artificial intelligence in education task
force shall be composed of representatives from the following entities, to be designated
by the agency's executive officer or designee:

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The
university of Hawaii;

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Hawai
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for Education;

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Hawaii State Teachers Association, including
representatives of rural communities and the neighbor islands; and

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Public school administrators, including
representatives of rural communities and the neighbor islands.

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(d)
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The chair of the artificial intelligence in
education task force shall invite the following individuals to participate in
the task force:

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Students of department of education schools in
the State;

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(2)
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Students of the university of Hawaii;

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A data-privacy expert or civil rights expert;

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(4)
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A Native Hawaiian education specialist; and

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Technology and cybersecurity professionals.

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(e)
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The artificial intelligence in education task
force shall develop:

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(1)
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Model statewide
guidance on the use of artificial intelligence as an instructional tool,
including recommended human-in-the-loop practices;

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(2)
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Data privacy and
vendor transparency standards, including disclosure of training datasets, bias
testing, and audit provisions;

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(3)
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Digital equity
recommendations for rural schools and campuses in the counties of Hawaii, Maui,
and Kauai;

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(4)
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Professional-development
guidelines for educators integrating artificial intelligence into teaching; and

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A framework for
evaluating student learning outcomes in artificial intelligence-supported
classrooms.

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(f)
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The members of the artificial intelligence in education task force shall
serve without compensation but may be entitled to reimbursement for expenses,
including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties.

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(g)
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The artificial intelligence in education task force shall submit reports
of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the
legislature no later than December 1 of 2027, 2028, and 2029.

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(h)
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The artificial intelligence in education task force shall cease to exist
on December 31, 2029.

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SECTION
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There is appropriated out of the
general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of
$ or so much
thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the artificial
intelligence in education task force.

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The sum
appropriated shall be expended by the department of education for the purposes
of this Act.

PART III

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SECTION 4.
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Chapter 302A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is
amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as
follows:

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�302A-
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Artificial
intelligence tools; procurement; usage.
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Before the procurement or use
of an artificial intelligence tool, the superintendent shall obtain from the
vendor for the artificial intelligence tool documentation certifying:

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(1)
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Student-data
privacy compliance;

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(2)
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Information on
training datasets and bias-mitigation testing;

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(3)
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Auditability of
outputs by demographic group; and

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(4)
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Transparent
reporting of limitations and risks.
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SECTION 5.
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Chapter 304A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is
amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as
follows:

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Artificial
intelligence tools; procurement; usage.
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Before the procurement or use
of an artificial intelligence tool, the chief financial officer shall obtain
from the vendor for the artificial intelligence tool documentation certifying:

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(1)
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Student-data
privacy compliance;

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(2)
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Information on
training datasets and bias-mitigation testing;

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(3)
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Auditability of
outputs by demographic group; and

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(4)
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Transparent reporting
of limitations and risks.
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PART IV

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SECTION 6.
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New statutory material is underscored.

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SECTION 7.
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This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Department
of Education; University of Hawaii; Artificial Intelligence; Task Force;
Procurement Standards; Appropriation

Description:

Establishes
an Artificial Intelligence in Education Task Force to develop guidelines and
recommendations for the use of artificial intelligence in state public education.
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Requires the Superintendent of Education and
Chief Financial Officer of the University of Hawaii to receive certain
documentation from a vendor of an artificial intelligence tool before the
procurement or use of the artificial intelligence tool.
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Appropriates funds.

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