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Hawaii


State Status: Blue

State Definition of "gifted & talented":
“‘Gifted and talented children’ means students residing in the State who are of compulsory school age and are enrolled in, and attending, a public school, and whose superior performance or potential ability or talent may occur singly in or in combination with any of the following areas: intellectual, creative or specific academic abilities, leadership capabilities, psychomotor abilities, or abilities in the performing or visual arts.”
(Hawaii Rev. Stat. § 302A-101)
State Association: Hawaii Gifted Association
Governor: Linda Lingle
State Dept. of Ed. - Gifted and Talented: Anna Viggiano
State Superintendent: Patricia Hamamoto

Statistics

Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2006-2007): 180,383
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2005-2006): Unknown
Students enrolled in grades K-12 (2004-2005): 181,897
Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2006-2007): 2
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2006-2007): 9,538
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2005-2006): Unknown
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (2004-2005): 18,000
Dollars allocated for education (2005-2006): Unknown
Dollars allocated for education (2004-2005): $1,876,400
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2008-2009): $0
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2007-2008): Unknown
Dollars allocated for Gifted and Talented programming (2006-2007): $745,410
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2006-2007): 1,702
Students who have taken Advanced Placement exams in high school (2005-2006): 1,591
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2006-2007): 8.3%
Percentage of all students scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams (2005-2006): 7.6%

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Legislation & Funding

Is identification of gifted students required by state law?
Yes
Does legislation provide for an education program matched to the student's abilities?
Yes
Is there legislation that mandates specialized training in gifted education for teachers of gifted students?
No
Are there colleges/universities in the state that offer courses and/or degrees in gifted education?
No Click here for a list of Gifted Education Degree Programs.
Does gifted education legislation exist?
Yes Chapter 51, Provision of Appropriate Educational Programs and Opportunities for Exceptional Children
Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
Yes
Was there funding for gifted programs for the 2004 - 2005 school year?
Yes
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Information presented on this page was compiled from a variety of resources, including, but not limited to: The STATE of the States in Gifted Education, a report by the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted and the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC); state departments of education, state gifted associations, informational websites and other organizations. The Davidson Institute for Talent Development has not verified the accuracy of all information and does not warrant its accuracy or fitness of use for any purpose. Users should verify information prior to taking any action. Furthermore, the appearance of selected programs and/or resources does not imply an endorsement or affiliation. Programs and resources are highlighted for informational purposes only.