Adult credentials, student learning, graduation, and public-school funding.
High school or higher93.2%2020–2024 · #13 of 50 · highest first
Associate degree or higher47%2020–2024 · #13 of 50 · highest first
Bachelor’s degree or higher36.1%2020–2024 · #18 of 50 · highest first
Hawaii over time
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Grade 4 reading Hawaii · source units
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Hawaii · 2024: 215.8 · Rank #16 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 215
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Hawaii · state comparison
Adult educational attainment
Adults age 25 and older. Higher credentials overlap: these measures must not be added together.
Hawaii · 2020–202493.2%
Hawaii rank#13among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark89.6%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
High school or higher
Share of adults age 25+ with the stated credential or a higher credential.
Point-estimate ranks are not tests of statistical significance.
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Lower value · 84.7%Higher value · 94.9%Striped: unavailable
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Hawaii · 93.2%2020–2024 · Rank #13 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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High school or higher · 2020–2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Vermont
94.9%
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#2
Maine
94.8%
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#3
Montana
94.6%
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#4
New Hampshire
94.4%
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#5
Wyoming
94.2%
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#6
North Dakota
94%
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#7
Minnesota
93.9%
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#8
Wisconsin
93.6%
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#9
Alaska
93.6%
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#10
Utah
93.4%
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#11
Iowa
93.3%
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#12
South Dakota
93.2%
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#13
Hawaii · your comparison
93.2%
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#14
Colorado
92.9%
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#15
Washington
92.3%
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#16
Nebraska
92.2%
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#17
Pennsylvania
92.1%
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#18
Michigan
92.1%
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#19
Kansas
92%
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#20
Idaho
91.9%
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#21
Missouri
91.9%
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#22
Oregon
91.8%
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#23
Ohio
91.8%
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#24
Delaware
91.7%
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#25
Virginia
91.6%
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#26
Connecticut
91.5%
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#27
Massachusetts
91.4%
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#28
Maryland
91.1%
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#29
New Jersey
90.7%
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#30
Illinois
90.5%
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#31
Indiana
90.4%
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#32
North Carolina
90.1%
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#33
South Carolina
90.1%
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#34
Tennessee
90%
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#35
Florida
89.9%
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#36
Rhode Island
89.7%
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#37
Oklahoma
89.4%
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#38
Arizona
89.4%
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#39
West Virginia
89.3%
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#40
Georgia
89.2%
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#41
Kentucky
88.9%
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#42
Arkansas
88.7%
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#43
Alabama
88.6%
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#44
New Mexico
88%
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#45
New York
88%
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#46
Nevada
87.5%
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#47
Louisiana
87.3%
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#48
Mississippi
87.1%
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#49
Texas
86%
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#50
California
84.7%
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Share of Hawaii residents age 25 and older whose reported attainment is a regular high school diploma or equivalent (including GED or an alternative credential), some college, or an associate’s or higher degree.
This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.
Method and limitations
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, sourced from the American Community Survey 2020–2024 five-year estimate.
This is an adult educational-attainment measure, not a current high-school graduation rate or a measure of school quality.
A statewide estimate can obscure differences across islands, communities, and demographic groups.
NAEP state comparisons use public-school students in the same grade and subject. National benchmarks include public and private schools.
Hawaii · 2024215.8
Hawaii rank#16among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark215Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Grade 4 reading
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NAEP is generally administered every two years; the 2021 administration was postponed, so the timeline moves from 2019 to 2022. NAEP results are estimates from a sample. Statistical significance, not a visual gap alone, determines whether scores differ. Each grade and subject has its own scale. Follow one line over time rather than comparing the numeric distance between grades or subjects.
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Hawaii
2024 · Hawaii: 215.8 · Rank #16 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 215 · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Hawaii Grade 4 reading history
Period
Hawaii
Compare
2003
208.3
2005
209.6
2007
213.5
2009
210.6
2011
213.6
2013
214.8
2015
215.1
2017
216.4
2019
217.5
2022
218.8
2024
215.8
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Lower value · 200.6Higher value · 224.8Striped: unavailable
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Hawaii · 215.82024 · Rank #16 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Grade 4 reading · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Massachusetts
224.8
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#2
Wyoming
221.9
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#3
New Jersey
221.6
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#4
New Hampshire
221.5
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#5
Colorado
220.9
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#6
Indiana
220.1
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#7
Utah
219.3
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#8
Connecticut
219.2
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#9
Mississippi
218.5
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#10
Florida
218.2
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#11
Kentucky
218
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#12
Montana
217.2
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#13
Rhode Island
216.3
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#14
Louisiana
216
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#14
Ohio
216
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#16
Hawaii · your comparison
215.8
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#16
Pennsylvania
215.8
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#18
Idaho
215.7
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#18
Washington
215.7
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#20
Maryland
215.6
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#21
North Dakota
215.5
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#22
Wisconsin
215.3
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#23
Tennessee
215.1
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#24
South Carolina
214.9
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#25
Iowa
214.6
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#25
New York
214.6
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#27
Georgia
214.4
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#27
Minnesota
214.4
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#29
Illinois
214.2
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#30
South Dakota
214.1
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#30
Virginia
214.1
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#32
North Carolina
213.4
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#33
Alabama
213.2
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#34
Kansas
213.1
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#34
Nevada
213.1
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#36
Vermont
212.7
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#37
Missouri
211.9
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#37
Texas
211.9
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#39
California
211.7
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#39
Nebraska
211.7
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#41
Arkansas
209.7
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#42
Maine
209.6
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#43
Delaware
209.5
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#44
Michigan
209.1
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#45
Arizona
208.1
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#46
Oklahoma
207.3
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#47
Oregon
207
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#48
West Virginia
205.9
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#49
Alaska
201.6
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#50
New Mexico
200.6
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Compare spending per pupil and the composition of school revenue and current spending.
Hawaii · FY2024$23,878
Hawaii rank#6among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$17,619Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Current spending per pupil
Public elementary-secondary current spending per enrolled pupil.
Current spending excludes capital spending. More spending is not itself a measure of student outcomes.
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Lower value · $11.06KHigher value · $31.92KStriped: unavailable
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Hawaii · $23,878FY2024 · Rank #6 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Current spending per pupil · FY2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
New York
$31,918
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#2
Vermont
$28,818
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#3
New Jersey
$27,234
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#4
Connecticut
$26,316
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#5
Massachusetts
$24,429
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#6
Hawaii · your comparison
$23,878
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#7
New Hampshire
$22,978
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#8
Delaware
$22,201
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#9
Rhode Island
$22,110
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#10
Illinois
$21,776
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#11
Pennsylvania
$21,091
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#12
Alaska
$21,004
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#13
California
$20,791
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#14
Wyoming
$20,521
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#15
Maryland
$20,208
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#16
Maine
$19,962
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#17
Washington
$18,564
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#18
Michigan
$18,314
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#19
Oregon
$18,083
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#20
New Mexico
$17,664
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#21
Ohio
$17,257
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#22
Virginia
$17,104
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#23
North Dakota
$17,102
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#24
Minnesota
$17,098
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#25
Nebraska
$16,147
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#26
Wisconsin
$15,952
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#27
Colorado
$15,908
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#28
Georgia
$15,833
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#29
West Virginia
$15,640
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#30
Louisiana
$15,581
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#31
Kansas
$15,558
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#32
South Carolina
$15,060
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#33
Nevada
$14,812
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#34
Kentucky
$14,596
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#35
Iowa
$14,369
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#36
Missouri
$14,241
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#37
Arkansas
$13,873
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#38
Montana
$13,656
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#39
Alabama
$13,627
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#40
Indiana
$13,622
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#41
North Carolina
$12,995
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#42
Texas
$12,895
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#43
Tennessee
$12,882
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#44
South Dakota
$12,828
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#45
Florida
$12,693
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#46
Mississippi
$12,324
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#47
Oklahoma
$12,162
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#48
Arizona
$12,003
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#49
Utah
$11,347
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#50
Idaho
$11,060
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The federal comparison uses a common adjusted cohort and school year. A newer state graduation snapshot, where retained, uses its own source and period; adult attainment is a separate measure.
Hawaii · 2021–2286%
Hawaii rank#25among 48 states with data
U.S. benchmark87%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Federal public-school cohort graduation rate
Share of the adjusted ninth-grade public-school cohort graduating in four years. From 2017–18, the federal measure counts regular diplomas and eligible state-defined alternate diplomas for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities; earlier years count regular diplomas only.
Published NCES state comparison through 2021–22. Rounded whole percentages produce tied ranks. Missing or suppressed values are excluded. Any newer state graduation snapshot uses its own period and cannot inherit this rank.
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Hawaii
2021–22 · Hawaii: 86% · Rank #25 of 48, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 87% · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Hawaii Federal public-school cohort graduation rate history
Period
Hawaii
Compare
2011–12
81%
2012–13
82%
2013–14
82%
2014–15
82%
2015–16
83%
2016–17
83%
2017–18
85%
2018–19
85%
2019–20
86%
2020–21
86%
2021–22
86%
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Lower value · 77%Higher value · 91%Striped: unavailable
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Hawaii · 86%2021–22 · Rank #25 of 48, highest firstSelected state
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Federal public-school cohort graduation rate · 2021–22 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
West Virginia
91%
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#2
Iowa
90%
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#2
Kentucky
90%
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#2
Massachusetts
90%
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#2
Missouri
90%
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#2
Tennessee
90%
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#2
Texas
90%
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#2
Wisconsin
90%
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#9
Connecticut
89%
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#9
Kansas
89%
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#9
Mississippi
89%
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#9
Virginia
89%
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#13
Alabama
88%
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#13
Arkansas
88%
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#13
Delaware
88%
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#13
Indiana
88%
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#13
New Hampshire
88%
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#13
Utah
88%
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#19
California
87%
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#19
Florida
87%
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#19
Illinois
87%
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#19
Nebraska
87%
—
#19
New York
87%
—
#19
Pennsylvania
87%
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#25
Hawaii · your comparison
86%
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#25
Maine
86%
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#25
Maryland
86%
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#25
Montana
86%
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#25
North Carolina
86%
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#25
Ohio
86%
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#31
New Jersey
85%
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#31
North Dakota
85%
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#33
Georgia
84%
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#33
Minnesota
84%
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#33
South Carolina
84%
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#33
Washington
84%
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#37
Louisiana
83%
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#37
Rhode Island
83%
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#37
Vermont
83%
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#40
Colorado
82%
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#40
Nevada
82%
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#40
South Dakota
82%
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#40
Wyoming
82%
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#44
Michigan
81%
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#44
Oregon
81%
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#46
Idaho
80%
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#47
Alaska
78%
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#48
Arizona
77%
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New Mexico
Not available
No comparable published observation for this period; excluded from rank.
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Oklahoma
Not available
No comparable published observation for this period; excluded from rank.
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Published charges describe prices before aid. Costs and outcomes require their own definitions and populations.
Hawaii · 2022–23$10,484
Hawaii rank#20among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$9,750Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Public four-year in-state tuition and fees
Average published annual charges at degree-granting postsecondary institutions in the state.
2022–23 academic year, current dollars. Tuition averages are weighted by undergraduate enrollment; room and board use the NCES reporting universe. Charges exclude aid and do not equal a typical student’s net cost.
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Lower value · $4.54KHigher value · $17.6KStriped: unavailable
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Hawaii · $10,4842022–23 · Rank #20 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Public four-year in-state tuition and fees · 2022–23 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Vermont
$17,600
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#2
New Hampshire
$17,019
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#3
Pennsylvania
$16,217
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#4
Connecticut
$15,763
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#5
New Jersey
$15,265
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#6
Illinois
$14,921
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#7
Virginia
$14,825
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#8
Rhode Island
$14,744
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#9
Michigan
$14,718
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#10
Massachusetts
$14,345
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#11
Minnesota
$12,873
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#12
South Carolina
$12,604
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#13
Oregon
$12,424
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#14
Delaware
$11,922
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#15
Arizona
$11,768
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#16
Kentucky
$11,299
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#17
Alabama
$11,081
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#18
Ohio
$10,922
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#19
Maine
$10,813
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#20
Hawaii · your comparison
$10,484
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#21
Tennessee
$10,437
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#22
Iowa
$10,121
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#23
Maryland
$10,041
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#24
Missouri
$9,926
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#25
Indiana
$9,886
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#26
Louisiana
$9,843
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#27
Colorado
$9,798
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#28
North Dakota
$9,728
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#29
Kansas
$9,274
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#30
Mississippi
$9,120
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#31
South Dakota
$9,079
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#32
Wisconsin
$8,974
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#33
Arkansas
$8,879
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#34
Nebraska
$8,862
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#35
West Virginia
$8,715
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#36
California
$8,637
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#37
New York
$8,575
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#38
Oklahoma
$8,519
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#39
Alaska
$8,291
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#40
Texas
$8,195
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#41
Washington
$8,006
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#42
Idaho
$7,640
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#43
New Mexico
$7,526
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#44
North Carolina
$7,327
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#45
Montana
$7,299
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#46
Utah
$7,215
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#47
Georgia
$7,075
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#48
Nevada
$6,723
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#49
Wyoming
$5,100
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#50
Florida
$4,540
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Jul 13, 2026 · SB 2614 · Hawaii authorizes diplomas for qualifying wartime school interruptions · Enacted · Act 240Hawaii Legislature · SB 2614
Hawaii authorizes diplomas for qualifying wartime school interruptions
Jul 13, 2026 · Enacted · Act 240
Sen. Michelle N. Kidani · Sponsored / Sen. Stanley Chang · Sponsored / Sen. Lynn DeCoite · Sponsored / Sen. Kurt Fevella · Sponsored / Sen. Herbert M. "Tim" Richards III · Sponsored / Sen. Joy A. San Buenaventura · Sponsored / Sen. Brandon J.C. Elefante · Sponsored / Sen. Carol Fukunaga · Sponsored / Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye · Sponsored / Sen. Dru Mamo Kanuha · Sponsored / Sen. Angus L.K. McKelvey · Sponsored / Sen. Glenn Wakai · Sponsored
Reviewed final Hawaii law
The law concerns a limited diploma pathway for qualifying wartime interruptions of Hawaii high-school education. Act 240 permits the education department to establish a diploma program for people who were Hawaii residents enrolled in a Hawaii high school when compulsory or voluntary military induction or wartime practices interrupted their education. The eligibility windows are December 1, 1941–September 2, 1945, June 1, 1950–July 31, 1953, and August 1, 1964–January 31, 1973. Applicants must not have completed the curriculum and received a diploma and must provide eligibility information on department forms. The department may establish the program; the law does not automatically award a diploma to every veteran. The historical periods are eligibility windows, not application deadlines. Effective upon approval July 13, 2026. Actual program establishment, awards, later amendments and changes in measured attainment require separate evidence.
Act 240, approved 2026-07-13. Approval, effective dates, implementation and current enforceability are distinct.
Why this record is included
The law concerns a limited diploma pathway for qualifying wartime interruptions of Hawaii high-school education. Act 240 permits the education department to establish a diploma program for people who were Hawaii residents enrolled in a Hawaii high school when compulsory or voluntary military induction or wartime practices interrupted their education. The eligibility windows are December 1, 1941–September 2, 1945, June 1, 1950–July 31, 1953, and August 1, 1964–January 31, 1973. Applicants must not have completed the curriculum and received a diploma and must provide eligibility information on department forms. The department may establish the program; the law does not automatically award a diploma to every veteran. The historical periods are eligibility windows, not application deadlines. Effective upon approval July 13, 2026. Actual program establishment, awards, later amendments and changes in measured attainment require separate evidence. The chart does not isolate this action’s effect.
Retained Hawaii evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma · education · reviewed Hawaii policy context. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The department may establish a program to award a high school diploma to any qualified person
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jul 13, 2026 · SB 2614 · Act 240 · Hawaii authorizes diplomas for qualifying wartime school interruptions · Signed · Act 240Governor · SB 2614 · Act 240
Hawaii authorizes diplomas for qualifying wartime school interruptions
Jul 13, 2026 · Signed · Act 240
Gov. Josh Green · Signed
Reviewed final Hawaii law
The law concerns a limited diploma pathway for qualifying wartime interruptions of Hawaii high-school education. Act 240 permits the education department to establish a diploma program for people who were Hawaii residents enrolled in a Hawaii high school when compulsory or voluntary military induction or wartime practices interrupted their education. The eligibility windows are December 1, 1941–September 2, 1945, June 1, 1950–July 31, 1953, and August 1, 1964–January 31, 1973. Applicants must not have completed the curriculum and received a diploma and must provide eligibility information on department forms. The department may establish the program; the law does not automatically award a diploma to every veteran. The historical periods are eligibility windows, not application deadlines. Effective upon approval July 13, 2026. Actual program establishment, awards, later amendments and changes in measured attainment require separate evidence.
Signed by Josh Green 2026-07-13. The department may establish the program; the law does not automatically award a diploma to every veteran. The historical periods are eligibility windows, not application deadlines. Effective upon approval July 13, 2026. Actual program establishment, awards, later amendments and changes in measured attainment require separate evidence.
Why this record is included
The law concerns a limited diploma pathway for qualifying wartime interruptions of Hawaii high-school education. Act 240 permits the education department to establish a diploma program for people who were Hawaii residents enrolled in a Hawaii high school when compulsory or voluntary military induction or wartime practices interrupted their education. The eligibility windows are December 1, 1941–September 2, 1945, June 1, 1950–July 31, 1953, and August 1, 1964–January 31, 1973. Applicants must not have completed the curriculum and received a diploma and must provide eligibility information on department forms. The department may establish the program; the law does not automatically award a diploma to every veteran. The historical periods are eligibility windows, not application deadlines. Effective upon approval July 13, 2026. Actual program establishment, awards, later amendments and changes in measured attainment require separate evidence. The chart does not isolate this action’s effect.
Retained Hawaii evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma · education · reviewed Hawaii policy context. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The department may establish a program to award a high school diploma to any qualified person
Josh Green signed HB 1870. HB 1870 requires state and county agencies operating protected community locations to adopt policies by January 1, 2027 addressing nonpublic areas, warrant verification, staff response, immigration-status data, annual training and multilingual notices. A protected community location means any state- or county-operated facility. Policies must be posted, must prohibit immigration-status data collection unless required by law and must give multilingual notice that services are available regardless of immigration status. The attorney general must publish model policies; private education or health providers and private places of worship may adopt them voluntarily. It preserves the University of Hawaii’s compliance with mandatory federal funding conditions and does not establish new immigration status.
Act 162, approved 2026-06-25. Approval, effective dates, implementation and current enforceability are distinct.
Why this record is included
Foreign-born residents include naturalized citizens, lawful noncitizens and people without lawful status. Immigration enforcement provisions concern subsets of this population and do not establish any individual’s status or change birthplace. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Hawaii evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
SECTION 2. (a) By January 1, 2027, all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations shall adopt and post written policies that: (1) Identify nonpublic areas; (2) Establish procedures for warrant verification and staff response; (3) Prohibit the collection of immigration-status data unless required by law; (4) Require annual staff training; and (5) Require multilingual notices stating that services are provided regardless of immigration status. (b) The attorney general shall publish model policies for adoption by all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations and voluntary adoption by private education or health providers and private places of worship. (c) For the purposes of this section: "Nonpublic area" means any area of a facility that is not open to the general public. "Protected community location" means any facility operated by the State or a county. SECTION 3. This Act is of statewide concern, in accordance with article X, section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution. Nothing in this Act restricts the university of Hawaii from complying with mandatory federal contractor certifications or other conditions tied to federal funding. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jun 25, 2026 · HB 1870 · RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. · Enacted · Act 162Hawaii Legislature · HB 1870
RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.
Jun 25, 2026 · Enacted · Act 162
Rep. Greggor Ilagan · Sponsored / Rep. Terez Amato · Sponsored / Rep. Della Au Belatti · Sponsored / Rep. Luke A. Evslin · Sponsored / Rep. Tina Nakada Grandinetti · Sponsored / Rep. Linda Ichiyama · Sponsored / Rep. Kim Coco Iwamoto · Sponsored / Rep. Jeanne Kapela · Sponsored / Rep. Matthias Kusch · Sponsored / Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi · Sponsored / Rep. Amy A. Perruso · Sponsored / Rep. Mahina Poepoe · Sponsored / Rep. Kanani Souza · Sponsored / Rep. David A. Tarnas · Sponsored / Rep. Shirley Ann Templo · Sponsored / Rep. Dee Morikawa · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 1870 requires state and county agencies operating protected community locations to adopt policies by January 1, 2027 addressing nonpublic areas, warrant verification, staff response, immigration-status data, annual training and multilingual notices. A protected community location means any state- or county-operated facility. Policies must be posted, must prohibit immigration-status data collection unless required by law and must give multilingual notice that services are available regardless of immigration status. The attorney general must publish model policies; private education or health providers and private places of worship may adopt them voluntarily. It preserves the University of Hawaii’s compliance with mandatory federal funding conditions and does not establish new immigration status.
Act 162, approved 2026-06-25. Approval, effective dates, implementation and current enforceability are distinct.
Why this record is included
Foreign-born residents include naturalized citizens, lawful noncitizens and people without lawful status. Immigration enforcement provisions concern subsets of this population and do not establish any individual’s status or change birthplace. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Hawaii evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
SECTION 2. (a) By January 1, 2027, all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations shall adopt and post written policies that: (1) Identify nonpublic areas; (2) Establish procedures for warrant verification and staff response; (3) Prohibit the collection of immigration-status data unless required by law; (4) Require annual staff training; and (5) Require multilingual notices stating that services are provided regardless of immigration status. (b) The attorney general shall publish model policies for adoption by all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations and voluntary adoption by private education or health providers and private places of worship. (c) For the purposes of this section: "Nonpublic area" means any area of a facility that is not open to the general public. "Protected community location" means any facility operated by the State or a county. SECTION 3. This Act is of statewide concern, in accordance with article X, section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution. Nothing in this Act restricts the university of Hawaii from complying with mandatory federal contractor certifications or other conditions tied to federal funding. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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What candidates are saying
Explore statements about schools, learning, college costs and educational attainment from FactVote’s Hawaii candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.
34 statements from 4 candidates
2026 Hawaii Governor and Lieutenant Governor — General Election
2 candidates with matching statements · 25 statements
Support educational initiatives that improve academic outcomes while helping students develop critical thinking, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
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Source topic or question: Education and workforce development
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Support educational initiatives that improve academic outcomes while helping students develop critical thinking, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
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Daniel will support growth in agriculture, technology, education and research, and indigenous enterprise so that future generations have opportunities to build successful careers without leaving Hawaii.
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Source topic or question: Taxes, economy, workers, and affordability
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Daniel will support growth in agriculture, technology, education and research, and indigenous enterprise so that future generations have opportunities to build successful careers without leaving Hawaii.
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Focus state resources on housing that serves local families, teachers, nurses, firefighters, law enforcement officers, tradespeople, farmers, and essential workers.
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Source topic or question: Housing and cost of living
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Focus state resources on housing that serves local families, teachers, nurses, firefighters, law enforcement officers, tradespeople, farmers, and essential workers.
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Strengthen vocational training, apprenticeship programs, technical certifications, and workforce development partnerships that connect students directly to employment opportunities.
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Source topic or question: Education and workforce development
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Strengthen vocational training, apprenticeship programs, technical certifications, and workforce development partnerships that connect students directly to employment opportunities.
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Education and workforce development should work together to create pathways that help local residents succeed while strengthening Hawaiʻi’s economy and communities.
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Source topic or question: Education and workforce development
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Education and workforce development should work together to create pathways that help local residents succeed while strengthening Hawaiʻi’s economy and communities.
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Students deserve high-quality educational opportunities, teachers deserve support and respect, and employers deserve a workforce prepared to meet the needs of a changing economy.
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Source topic or question: Education and workforce development
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Students deserve high-quality educational opportunities, teachers deserve support and respect, and employers deserve a workforce prepared to meet the needs of a changing economy.
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Through the Housing Master Plan, Gary will deliver 15,000 fee-simple homes priced between $400K–$600K, targeted for working families, teachers, nurses, and Kūpuna.
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Source topic or question: Housing and cost of living
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Through the Housing Master Plan, Gary will deliver 15,000 fee-simple homes priced between $400K–$600K, targeted for working families, teachers, nurses, and Kūpuna.
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One of the core obligations of government is to assure that all of our our people can access a high-quality, affordable education. Our collective investment in education must start at life’s early stages and continue through an education that provides the skills necessary to earn a good living in a …
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Source topic or question: Attempt to Dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE)
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One of the core obligations of government is to assure that all of our our people can access a high-quality, affordable education. Our collective investment in education must start at life’s early stages and continue through an education that provides the skills necessary to earn a good living in a rapidly changing economy. The federal government has a major role in achieving this goal, and my own efforts are devoted to assuring that our federal government is provided the proper legislation and policies, along with sufficient funding, staff and other resources, to deliver across a variety of needs.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 19, 2026
Education is one of my major focuses in our U.S. Committee on Appropriations, on which I have served since my return to Congress in 2019. Appropriations is responsible for funding and overseeing all discretionary federal education efforts. Over the years I have worked to secure funding for a wide ra…
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Source topic or question: Focus on Appropriations
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Education is one of my major focuses in our U.S. Committee on Appropriations, on which I have served since my return to Congress in 2019. Appropriations is responsible for funding and overseeing all discretionary federal education efforts. Over the years I have worked to secure funding for a wide range of education programs that help our state. For example, for FiscalYear 2026 my Appropriations Committee provided $22.5 billion for Pell Grants, $19.1 billion for grants to Title I schools, $1.6 billion for Impact Aid, $890 million for English language acquisition education and $15.5 billion for special education. I also secured Community Project Funding (funding of specific projects) for several worthy education-related projects in my district, including $45.8 million for the Native Hawaiian Education Program (NHEP), $850,000 for Kalihi Waena Elementary School to build a new ADA-compliant pedestrian bridge, and $300,000 for Highlands Intermediate School to modernize its media center. While we were able to push back against many of the cuts proposed by the current administration in FY 2026, we still continue to face a systematic attack by the administration on federal support for education including proposed elimination of the U.S. Department of Education. The Department also continues to attempt to withhold funds or move programs to different departments without providing concrete plans for how the programs will function, leading to much concern among entities that rely on this funding. As part of this effort, I previously fought to restore $33 million in federal education funding for Hawai‘i after the administration illegally froze $6.8 billion nationwide, funds that support teacher training, afterschool programs, English language instruction and adult literacy. I will continue to oppose anti-education administration efforts and support robust funding for critical federal education programs.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 19, 2026
As a result of efforts by the Hawai‘i Congressional delegation, the Department of Defense is required to produce annual reports on the health of impacted individuals. These reports detail efforts by the military to track and monitor the long-term health impacts of exposure to aviation fuel, as well …
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Source topic or question: Water Quality and Health Care Concerns
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As a result of efforts by the Hawai‘i Congressional delegation, the Department of Defense is required to produce annual reports on the health of impacted individuals. These reports detail efforts by the military to track and monitor the long-term health impacts of exposure to aviation fuel, as well as outside efforts by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and the University of Hawaii's independent Red Hill Health Registry. I will continue to engage with the military to ensure compliance with all requirements for cleanup and reporting as well as continued funding to ensure that any impacted individuals are monitored and receive the appropriate care.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 19, 2026
Maintaining a Capable Military For our military to remain the best in the world, it must have up-to-date equipment and state-of-the-art technology. I am committed to making the investments needed to defend our nation against evolving threats and prepare for future challenges. This especially include…
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Source topic or question: National Security
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Maintaining a Capable Military For our military to remain the best in the world, it must have up-to-date equipment and state-of-the-art technology. I am committed to making the investments needed to defend our nation against evolving threats and prepare for future challenges. This especially includes programs and organizations that are closely linked to our Hawai‘i, such as the Hawai‘i National Guard and the research programs conducted by high-tech businesses and universities in Hawai‘i. Caring for Military Personnel and Their Families We must ensure that our Armed Forces remain the finest in the world, which begins with investing in our servicemembers and supporting their families. I have supported pay increases for our troops and improving their benefits. In addition, I am committed to ensuring that when we deploy our troops, they know we will care for their spouses and children. Through my Appropriations Committee, I have conducted oversight over the Department of Defense’s management of military housing and other activities throughout Hawai’i, our country and overseas. I have also advocated for and was able to secure $2 billion in Fiscal Year 2024 to fund the construction, operation and maintenance of family housing projects. The additional funds above the initial budget request helped address long-standing issues affecting our servicemembers’ quality of life.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 19, 2026
The recent West Maui fires have underscored the critical importance of robust disaster preparedness in Hawaiʻi. As climate change continues to exacerbate extreme weather conditions, including heightened fire risks, it’s imperative that our communities are equipped to respond effectively to these eme…
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Source topic or question: Disaster preparedness and resilience
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The recent West Maui fires have underscored the critical importance of robust disaster preparedness in Hawaiʻi. As climate change continues to exacerbate extreme weather conditions, including heightened fire risks, it’s imperative that our communities are equipped to respond effectively to these emergencies. My focus is on enhancing our state’s readiness through comprehensive planning, resource allocation, and community education.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
I also support policies like increasing the minimum wage and canceling student loan debt so that higher education is a possibility for anyone. I want Hawaiʻi to be a place where my sons, and your children, can envision living and raising their families.
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Source topic or question: Education and workforce development
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I also support policies like increasing the minimum wage and canceling student loan debt so that higher education is a possibility for anyone. I want Hawaiʻi to be a place where my sons, and your children, can envision living and raising their families.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Job training and workforce pipeline development are essential for nurturing new industries and creating good-paying jobs. These initiatives are key to ensuring that our children can envision and build their future right here in Hawai‘i. To this end, providing universal access to free community colle…
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Source topic or question: Education and workforce development
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Job training and workforce pipeline development are essential for nurturing new industries and creating good-paying jobs. These initiatives are key to ensuring that our children can envision and build their future right here in Hawai‘i. To this end, providing universal access to free community college and specialized workforce training programs is vital. These educational pathways are instrumental in shaping tomorrow’s workforce and bolstering our economy. Through these efforts, we can ensure that Hawaiʻiremains a place of opportunity and innovation for all its residents.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Moreover, community education and engagement are vital. I advocate for programs that educate residents about preventive measures, emergency response protocols, and recovery resources. Strengthening community resilience involves a collective effort, where every individual is aware and prepared.
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Source topic or question: Disaster preparedness and resilience
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Moreover, community education and engagement are vital. I advocate for programs that educate residents about preventive measures, emergency response protocols, and recovery resources. Strengthening community resilience involves a collective effort, where every individual is aware and prepared.
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Our families deserve universal access to free, quality public education for children of all ages. This encompasses early childhood and preschool education, community college, four-year universities, and post-secondary workforce training and certification programs.
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Source topic or question: Education and workforce development
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Our families deserve universal access to free, quality public education for children of all ages. This encompasses early childhood and preschool education, community college, four-year universities, and post-secondary workforce training and certification programs.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
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What incumbents are proposing
Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current Hawaii legislators and Hawaii’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from Hawaii’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.
28 matching sponsorships or proposals · 28 Hawaii incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.
Rep. Amy A. Perruso
Hawaii House of Representatives, District 46 · D–HI
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Amy A. PerrusoHawaii Legislature · HB 1870
RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.
Jun 25, 2026 · Enacted · Act 162
Rep. Greggor Ilagan · Sponsored / Rep. Terez Amato · Sponsored / Rep. Della Au Belatti · Sponsored / Rep. Luke A. Evslin · Sponsored / Rep. Tina Nakada Grandinetti · Sponsored / Rep. Linda Ichiyama · Sponsored / Rep. Kim Coco Iwamoto · Sponsored / Rep. Jeanne Kapela · Sponsored / Rep. Matthias Kusch · Sponsored / Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi · Sponsored / Rep. Amy A. Perruso · Sponsored / Rep. Mahina Poepoe · Sponsored / Rep. Kanani Souza · Sponsored / Rep. David A. Tarnas · Sponsored / Rep. Shirley Ann Templo · Sponsored / Rep. Dee Morikawa · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 1870 requires state and county agencies operating protected community locations to adopt policies by January 1, 2027 addressing nonpublic areas, warrant verification, staff response, immigration-status data, annual training and multilingual notices. A protected community location means any state- or county-operated facility. Policies must be posted, must prohibit immigration-status data collection unless required by law and must give multilingual notice that services are available regardless of immigration status. The attorney general must publish model policies; private education or health providers and private places of worship may adopt them voluntarily. It preserves the University of Hawaii’s compliance with mandatory federal funding conditions and does not establish new immigration status.
Act 162, approved 2026-06-25. Approval, effective dates, implementation and current enforceability are distinct.
Why this record is included
Foreign-born residents include naturalized citizens, lawful noncitizens and people without lawful status. Immigration enforcement provisions concern subsets of this population and do not establish any individual’s status or change birthplace. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Hawaii evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
SECTION 2. (a) By January 1, 2027, all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations shall adopt and post written policies that: (1) Identify nonpublic areas; (2) Establish procedures for warrant verification and staff response; (3) Prohibit the collection of immigration-status data unless required by law; (4) Require annual staff training; and (5) Require multilingual notices stating that services are provided regardless of immigration status. (b) The attorney general shall publish model policies for adoption by all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations and voluntary adoption by private education or health providers and private places of worship. (c) For the purposes of this section: "Nonpublic area" means any area of a facility that is not open to the general public. "Protected community location" means any facility operated by the State or a county. SECTION 3. This Act is of statewide concern, in accordance with article X, section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution. Nothing in this Act restricts the university of Hawaii from complying with mandatory federal contractor certifications or other conditions tied to federal funding. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Hawaii House of Representatives, District 8 · D–HI
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. David A. TarnasHawaii Legislature · HB 1870
RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.
Jun 25, 2026 · Enacted · Act 162
Rep. Greggor Ilagan · Sponsored / Rep. Terez Amato · Sponsored / Rep. Della Au Belatti · Sponsored / Rep. Luke A. Evslin · Sponsored / Rep. Tina Nakada Grandinetti · Sponsored / Rep. Linda Ichiyama · Sponsored / Rep. Kim Coco Iwamoto · Sponsored / Rep. Jeanne Kapela · Sponsored / Rep. Matthias Kusch · Sponsored / Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi · Sponsored / Rep. Amy A. Perruso · Sponsored / Rep. Mahina Poepoe · Sponsored / Rep. Kanani Souza · Sponsored / Rep. David A. Tarnas · Sponsored / Rep. Shirley Ann Templo · Sponsored / Rep. Dee Morikawa · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 1870 requires state and county agencies operating protected community locations to adopt policies by January 1, 2027 addressing nonpublic areas, warrant verification, staff response, immigration-status data, annual training and multilingual notices. A protected community location means any state- or county-operated facility. Policies must be posted, must prohibit immigration-status data collection unless required by law and must give multilingual notice that services are available regardless of immigration status. The attorney general must publish model policies; private education or health providers and private places of worship may adopt them voluntarily. It preserves the University of Hawaii’s compliance with mandatory federal funding conditions and does not establish new immigration status.
Act 162, approved 2026-06-25. Approval, effective dates, implementation and current enforceability are distinct.
Why this record is included
Foreign-born residents include naturalized citizens, lawful noncitizens and people without lawful status. Immigration enforcement provisions concern subsets of this population and do not establish any individual’s status or change birthplace. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Hawaii evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
SECTION 2. (a) By January 1, 2027, all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations shall adopt and post written policies that: (1) Identify nonpublic areas; (2) Establish procedures for warrant verification and staff response; (3) Prohibit the collection of immigration-status data unless required by law; (4) Require annual staff training; and (5) Require multilingual notices stating that services are provided regardless of immigration status. (b) The attorney general shall publish model policies for adoption by all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations and voluntary adoption by private education or health providers and private places of worship. (c) For the purposes of this section: "Nonpublic area" means any area of a facility that is not open to the general public. "Protected community location" means any facility operated by the State or a county. SECTION 3. This Act is of statewide concern, in accordance with article X, section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution. Nothing in this Act restricts the university of Hawaii from complying with mandatory federal contractor certifications or other conditions tied to federal funding. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Hawaii House of Representatives, District 17 · D–HI
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Dee MorikawaHawaii Legislature · HB 1870
RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.
Jun 25, 2026 · Enacted · Act 162
Rep. Greggor Ilagan · Sponsored / Rep. Terez Amato · Sponsored / Rep. Della Au Belatti · Sponsored / Rep. Luke A. Evslin · Sponsored / Rep. Tina Nakada Grandinetti · Sponsored / Rep. Linda Ichiyama · Sponsored / Rep. Kim Coco Iwamoto · Sponsored / Rep. Jeanne Kapela · Sponsored / Rep. Matthias Kusch · Sponsored / Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi · Sponsored / Rep. Amy A. Perruso · Sponsored / Rep. Mahina Poepoe · Sponsored / Rep. Kanani Souza · Sponsored / Rep. David A. Tarnas · Sponsored / Rep. Shirley Ann Templo · Sponsored / Rep. Dee Morikawa · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 1870 requires state and county agencies operating protected community locations to adopt policies by January 1, 2027 addressing nonpublic areas, warrant verification, staff response, immigration-status data, annual training and multilingual notices. A protected community location means any state- or county-operated facility. Policies must be posted, must prohibit immigration-status data collection unless required by law and must give multilingual notice that services are available regardless of immigration status. The attorney general must publish model policies; private education or health providers and private places of worship may adopt them voluntarily. It preserves the University of Hawaii’s compliance with mandatory federal funding conditions and does not establish new immigration status.
Act 162, approved 2026-06-25. Approval, effective dates, implementation and current enforceability are distinct.
Why this record is included
Foreign-born residents include naturalized citizens, lawful noncitizens and people without lawful status. Immigration enforcement provisions concern subsets of this population and do not establish any individual’s status or change birthplace. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Hawaii evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
SECTION 2. (a) By January 1, 2027, all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations shall adopt and post written policies that: (1) Identify nonpublic areas; (2) Establish procedures for warrant verification and staff response; (3) Prohibit the collection of immigration-status data unless required by law; (4) Require annual staff training; and (5) Require multilingual notices stating that services are provided regardless of immigration status. (b) The attorney general shall publish model policies for adoption by all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations and voluntary adoption by private education or health providers and private places of worship. (c) For the purposes of this section: "Nonpublic area" means any area of a facility that is not open to the general public. "Protected community location" means any facility operated by the State or a county. SECTION 3. This Act is of statewide concern, in accordance with article X, section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution. Nothing in this Act restricts the university of Hawaii from complying with mandatory federal contractor certifications or other conditions tied to federal funding. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Hawaii House of Representatives, District 26 · D–HI
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Della Au BelattiHawaii Legislature · HB 1870
RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.
Jun 25, 2026 · Enacted · Act 162
Rep. Greggor Ilagan · Sponsored / Rep. Terez Amato · Sponsored / Rep. Della Au Belatti · Sponsored / Rep. Luke A. Evslin · Sponsored / Rep. Tina Nakada Grandinetti · Sponsored / Rep. Linda Ichiyama · Sponsored / Rep. Kim Coco Iwamoto · Sponsored / Rep. Jeanne Kapela · Sponsored / Rep. Matthias Kusch · Sponsored / Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi · Sponsored / Rep. Amy A. Perruso · Sponsored / Rep. Mahina Poepoe · Sponsored / Rep. Kanani Souza · Sponsored / Rep. David A. Tarnas · Sponsored / Rep. Shirley Ann Templo · Sponsored / Rep. Dee Morikawa · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 1870 requires state and county agencies operating protected community locations to adopt policies by January 1, 2027 addressing nonpublic areas, warrant verification, staff response, immigration-status data, annual training and multilingual notices. A protected community location means any state- or county-operated facility. Policies must be posted, must prohibit immigration-status data collection unless required by law and must give multilingual notice that services are available regardless of immigration status. The attorney general must publish model policies; private education or health providers and private places of worship may adopt them voluntarily. It preserves the University of Hawaii’s compliance with mandatory federal funding conditions and does not establish new immigration status.
Act 162, approved 2026-06-25. Approval, effective dates, implementation and current enforceability are distinct.
Why this record is included
Foreign-born residents include naturalized citizens, lawful noncitizens and people without lawful status. Immigration enforcement provisions concern subsets of this population and do not establish any individual’s status or change birthplace. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Hawaii evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
SECTION 2. (a) By January 1, 2027, all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations shall adopt and post written policies that: (1) Identify nonpublic areas; (2) Establish procedures for warrant verification and staff response; (3) Prohibit the collection of immigration-status data unless required by law; (4) Require annual staff training; and (5) Require multilingual notices stating that services are provided regardless of immigration status. (b) The attorney general shall publish model policies for adoption by all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations and voluntary adoption by private education or health providers and private places of worship. (c) For the purposes of this section: "Nonpublic area" means any area of a facility that is not open to the general public. "Protected community location" means any facility operated by the State or a county. SECTION 3. This Act is of statewide concern, in accordance with article X, section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution. Nothing in this Act restricts the university of Hawaii from complying with mandatory federal contractor certifications or other conditions tied to federal funding. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Rep. Greggor Ilagan · Sponsored / Rep. Terez Amato · Sponsored / Rep. Della Au Belatti · Sponsored / Rep. Luke A. Evslin · Sponsored / Rep. Tina Nakada Grandinetti · Sponsored / Rep. Linda Ichiyama · Sponsored / Rep. Kim Coco Iwamoto · Sponsored / Rep. Jeanne Kapela · Sponsored / Rep. Matthias Kusch · Sponsored / Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi · Sponsored / Rep. Amy A. Perruso · Sponsored / Rep. Mahina Poepoe · Sponsored / Rep. Kanani Souza · Sponsored / Rep. David A. Tarnas · Sponsored / Rep. Shirley Ann Templo · Sponsored / Rep. Dee Morikawa · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 1870 requires state and county agencies operating protected community locations to adopt policies by January 1, 2027 addressing nonpublic areas, warrant verification, staff response, immigration-status data, annual training and multilingual notices. A protected community location means any state- or county-operated facility. Policies must be posted, must prohibit immigration-status data collection unless required by law and must give multilingual notice that services are available regardless of immigration status. The attorney general must publish model policies; private education or health providers and private places of worship may adopt them voluntarily. It preserves the University of Hawaii’s compliance with mandatory federal funding conditions and does not establish new immigration status.
Act 162, approved 2026-06-25. Approval, effective dates, implementation and current enforceability are distinct.
Why this record is included
Foreign-born residents include naturalized citizens, lawful noncitizens and people without lawful status. Immigration enforcement provisions concern subsets of this population and do not establish any individual’s status or change birthplace. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Hawaii evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
SECTION 2. (a) By January 1, 2027, all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations shall adopt and post written policies that: (1) Identify nonpublic areas; (2) Establish procedures for warrant verification and staff response; (3) Prohibit the collection of immigration-status data unless required by law; (4) Require annual staff training; and (5) Require multilingual notices stating that services are provided regardless of immigration status. (b) The attorney general shall publish model policies for adoption by all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations and voluntary adoption by private education or health providers and private places of worship. (c) For the purposes of this section: "Nonpublic area" means any area of a facility that is not open to the general public. "Protected community location" means any facility operated by the State or a county. SECTION 3. This Act is of statewide concern, in accordance with article X, section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution. Nothing in this Act restricts the university of Hawaii from complying with mandatory federal contractor certifications or other conditions tied to federal funding. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Rep. Greggor Ilagan · Sponsored / Rep. Terez Amato · Sponsored / Rep. Della Au Belatti · Sponsored / Rep. Luke A. Evslin · Sponsored / Rep. Tina Nakada Grandinetti · Sponsored / Rep. Linda Ichiyama · Sponsored / Rep. Kim Coco Iwamoto · Sponsored / Rep. Jeanne Kapela · Sponsored / Rep. Matthias Kusch · Sponsored / Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi · Sponsored / Rep. Amy A. Perruso · Sponsored / Rep. Mahina Poepoe · Sponsored / Rep. Kanani Souza · Sponsored / Rep. David A. Tarnas · Sponsored / Rep. Shirley Ann Templo · Sponsored / Rep. Dee Morikawa · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 1870 requires state and county agencies operating protected community locations to adopt policies by January 1, 2027 addressing nonpublic areas, warrant verification, staff response, immigration-status data, annual training and multilingual notices. A protected community location means any state- or county-operated facility. Policies must be posted, must prohibit immigration-status data collection unless required by law and must give multilingual notice that services are available regardless of immigration status. The attorney general must publish model policies; private education or health providers and private places of worship may adopt them voluntarily. It preserves the University of Hawaii’s compliance with mandatory federal funding conditions and does not establish new immigration status.
Act 162, approved 2026-06-25. Approval, effective dates, implementation and current enforceability are distinct.
Why this record is included
Foreign-born residents include naturalized citizens, lawful noncitizens and people without lawful status. Immigration enforcement provisions concern subsets of this population and do not establish any individual’s status or change birthplace. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Hawaii evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
SECTION 2. (a) By January 1, 2027, all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations shall adopt and post written policies that: (1) Identify nonpublic areas; (2) Establish procedures for warrant verification and staff response; (3) Prohibit the collection of immigration-status data unless required by law; (4) Require annual staff training; and (5) Require multilingual notices stating that services are provided regardless of immigration status. (b) The attorney general shall publish model policies for adoption by all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations and voluntary adoption by private education or health providers and private places of worship. (c) For the purposes of this section: "Nonpublic area" means any area of a facility that is not open to the general public. "Protected community location" means any facility operated by the State or a county. SECTION 3. This Act is of statewide concern, in accordance with article X, section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution. Nothing in this Act restricts the university of Hawaii from complying with mandatory federal contractor certifications or other conditions tied to federal funding. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Only current Hawaii officeholders retained in the reviewed collection qualify. Bills require a recorded primary sponsorship; cosponsors and signing officials are excluded from sponsorship counts. An official introducer recorded as acting by request is labeled “Introduced by request”; that procedural role does not establish personal policy endorsement. Governor and agency records qualify when recorded as proposed. A separately verified governor transmittal can also establish an original proposal whose latest status reflects its later outcome. Signing an enacted law alone does not establish a proposal. A record appearing under several facts is counted once per officeholder. A bill with multiple primary sponsors appears under each recorded sponsor.
Enacted bills, adopted resolutions and unsuccessful measures remain visible as proposal history. Passing one chamber is not enactment. These counts do not measure effectiveness or prove that an action changed a Hawaii statistic. Collection reviewed Oct 6, 2026.
Sources & methods
Every section retains its primary sources, units, reporting periods and comparison limits. Maps, graphs and tables use the same observation and cohort. All 50 states are listed; D.C. and territories are excluded. Missing and suppressed values remain unavailable and never become zero.
#1 is the highest measured value. Equal source values share a rank and leave gaps (1, 2, 2, 4). Ranks use source precision and are descriptive, not a score of the state. Survey uncertainty and reporting coverage can limit comparisons. Published U.S. benchmarks are used where available; a state average is not substituted.
Hawaii snapshots and fiscal sources keep their own dates and accounting scope. National events and federal distribution explainers describe national context. Actions and statements are filtered to Hawaii, retain their reviewed evidence, and do not establish that a policy caused a measured change.
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