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House floor hears arguments for and against climate literacy certificate in schools
Summary
Lawmakers debated a bill authorizing the Department of Education to establish a climate literacy certificate, with supporters calling it necessary preparation for long-term state impacts and opponents calling it a low priority compared with core learning needs and disaster preparedness.
The House took up a measure authorizing the Department of Education to create a climate literacy certificate program and appropriating funds for related coursework. Members divided along lines of educational priority and curriculum focus.
Representative Garcia spoke in opposition, saying that with Hawaii near the bottom in reading and math proficiency, the state should…
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