SCR194 • 2026

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII.

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Sponsor: KIM, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura
Last action: 2026-04-21
Official status: Resolution adopted in final form.
Effective date: Not listed

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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII.

What This Bill Does

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII.
Competitive Cheerleading; Title IX

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SD1

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Plain English: SCR194 SD1 THE SENATE S.C.R.

SCR194 SD1 THE SENATE S.C.R.
NO.
194 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the department of education to meet the CRITERIA necessary to officially recognize cheerleading as a title ix sport in hawaii .

Bill History

2026-04-21 S
Resolution adopted in final form.
2026-04-21 S
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 796).
2026-04-20 H
Transmitted to Senate.
2026-04-20 H
Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).
2026-04-20 H
Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2231-26), recommending adoption.
2026-04-16 H
The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Garrett, Olds, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Kapela, Kila.
2026-04-14 H
Resolution scheduled to be heard by EDN on Thursday, 04-16-26 2:05PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-04-10 H
Referred to EDN, referral sheet 28
2026-04-09 H
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 505) in amended form (SD 1).
2026-04-09 S
Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House.
2026-04-08 S
One Day Notice 04-09-26.
2026-04-08 S
Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3518) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).
2026-04-06 S
The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.
2026-04-02 S
The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 04-06-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2026-03-19 S
Referred to EDU.
2026-03-16 S
Offered.

Official Summary Text

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII.
Competitive Cheerleading; Title IX

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SCR194

THE SENATE

S.C.R. NO.

194

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

SENATE CONCURRENT

RESOLUTION

urging the department of education to meet the CRITERIA
necessary to officially recognize cheerleading as a title ix sport in hawaii
.

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WHEREAS,
Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972 requires educational
institutions to provide equal athletic opportunities for students regardless of
sex, and recognizes that emerging women's sports is a key mechanism for
fulfilling this mandate; and

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WHEREAS,
competitive cheerleading has evolved into a highly athletic, team
‑
based,
and strategically complex activity that demands rigorous physical conditioning,
technical skill, and year
‑
round training comparable to
other varsity sports; and

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WHEREAS,
participation in competitive cheerleading has grown substantially nationwide,
with thousands of high school and collegiate athletes engaging in organized
competitions governed by established rules, scoring systems, and safety
standards; and

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WHEREAS,
numerous athletic associations, including the National Collegiate Acrobatics
& Tumbling Association and USA Cheer, have developed standardized
competition formats, certified coaching pathways, and recognized championship
structures that align with the criteria used to evaluate varsity sports; and

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WHEREAS,
recognizing competitive cheerleading as a Title IX sport would ensure that high
school cheer athletes receive equitable access to resources such as certified
coaching, athletic training support, facilities, transportation, and safety
oversight consistent with other varsity sports; and

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WHEREAS, recognizing
high school competitive cheerleading as a Title IX sport in Hawaii would honor
the dedication, athleticism, and accomplishments of local cheer athletes while
advancing gender equity in school‑based athletics statewide; now,
therefore,

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BE IT
RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii,
Regular Session of 2026, the House of Representatives concurring, that the
Department of Education is urged to meet the criteria to officially recognize
competitive cheerleading as a Title IX sport in Hawaii; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the Department of Education is requested to develop guidelines,
procedures, and safety standards to meet the criteria and classify competitive
cheer as an interscholastic sport that is consistent with the United States
Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights' definition of a sport under
Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972, as amended; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the Department of Education is requested to work with the Hawaii
High School Athletic Association in developing guidelines, procedures, and
safety standards for competitive cheerleading; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the
Chairperson of Education; Superintendent of Education; and Executive Director
of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association.

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title:
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Competitive
Cheerleading; Title IX