What's Being Discussed

The Hawaiʻi State Board of Education is holding a community input meeting at Kahakai Elementary School in Kailua-Kona. This is one of several meetings being held across the state to hear directly from residents on two key topics:

• Graduation requirements — what students should need to complete in order to graduate from Hawaii public high schools
• Artificial intelligence (AI) in education — how AI tools and technology should be used in Hawaii's public schools

Board members and education staff will be present to listen to community feedback. This is a chance for residents to share their opinions before the Board makes decisions on these issues.

Decisions Expected

No formal votes or official decisions are expected at this meeting. The purpose is to gather public input, not to take action. Feedback collected may inform future Board decisions on graduation policies and AI guidelines.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Parents and guardians of students in Hawaii public schools
• Students, especially those thinking about graduation requirements
• Teachers and school staff interested in how AI may affect classrooms
• Community members who want a say in shaping public education policy

The meeting runs from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. If you need accommodations such as a sign language interpreter, a language interpreter, or wheelchair access, contact the Board office at (808) 586-3334 or BOE.Hawaii@boe.hawaii.gov at least three days in advance.