HRS §302A-323 — elementary and middle-school CS access

All DOE public elementary, middle and intermediate schools must offer CS courses or integrated CS content. The statute permits content within another subject; it does not require a separate course for every pupil.

Computer science

Jurisdiction: Hawaii · State / DC
Policy status: Effective
Implementation phase: Current
Requirement: Required
Grades: K-8
Audience: Multiple
Learning evidence: Learning opportunities required
Instrument: Statute / enacted law

Dates & implementation

Adopted / approved

Jul 1, 2021

Legal start

Jul 1, 2021

Phased access in 2022–23 and 2023–24; all covered schools from 2024–25.

A legal effective date can precede school implementation. This record documents policy intent or requirements; it does not independently confirm delivery in every classroom.

Funding & support

Funding details not confirmed

Dedicated funding and current award availability are not established in this collection. This does not mean no funding exists.

Evidence & source location

HRS §302A-323(b)–(d), (f); Act 158 (2021), §§2–3.

HRS §302A-323 — elementary and middle-school CS accesshttps://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0302A/HRS_0302A-0323.htm ↗Supporting primary sourcehttps://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/sessionlaws/Years/SLH2021/SLH2021_Act158.pdf ↗

Charter schools have a separate frequency rule. Act 158 defines integrated CS content: https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/sessionlaws/Years/SLH2021/SLH2021_Act158.pdf

Review history

Reviewed against primary evidence

Source availability checked Oct 5, 2026: Official source body read. This is separate from verification of the policy claim below.

Source review date recorded in database: 2026-10-05

2026-10-05 — Read the identified primary authority and scope. Added to the learning inventory; independent review remains open.

Record ID: HI-2021-CS-K8-OFFER

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