HIStandards & Frameworks
Artificial Intelligence in Hawaii Public Schools
Hawaii State Department of Education
HIDOE hub with AI Guidance for Employees and AI Guidance for Students. Students may use AI tools only with a signed Technology Responsible Use Form (TRUF) and school approval; staff have access to Gemini for Google Workspace and Google NotebookLM.
HIGrants & Funding
Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research (HSBIR) Grants
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC)
State matching grants of up to 50% (max $75,000) for Hawaii companies with a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I award in the past 12 months. FY27 Phase 0/I applications scheduled to open Oct. 23, 2026 and close Dec. 11, 2026. Not AI-specific.
HIStandards & Frameworks
HB 2137 and SB 3001 (2026): Framework for Responsible AI Use in State Government
State of Hawaii (Governor Josh Green / Hawaii State Legislature)
On July 14, 2026, Gov. Josh Green signed HB 2137 and SB 3001, which create a framework for the responsible use of artificial intelligence across Hawaii state government, with lawmakers citing protections for children. Act numbers and effective dates were not stated in coverage.