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Ibelieve it’s crucial for keiki to learn about their government. My hope is to educate them about how laws are made and how they can have an impact on their community by giving them a firsthand look at how govern- ment works.
resentative and how laws are made. Next, the students are invited to tour the state Capitol to learn about its history and see how decisions are made during the legislative session.
I enjoy having the chance to connect with students and see them become more enthusiastic and curious about what legislators do.
STATE REP. SCOTT NISHIMOTO
Legislative Program Aims To Empower Young Minds
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For that reason, I started my Legislative Process in the Classroom program. Since 2003, I have invited students in Honolulu to learn about government through this two- part program.
This program is something I am extremely proud of and look forward to every year. The pandemic prevented in-person events for the past three years, which has made the opportunity to interact with students this year espe- cially rewarding. I enjoy hav- ing the chance to connect with students and see them become more enthusiastic and curious about what legislators do.
During this program, I en- joy asking the students what kind of law they would make if they were a representative. By posing questions like this, it is my hope to spark their curiosity and interest and help them to understand that their ideas and opinions mat- ter. Above all, my aim is to teach them that their voices
are powerful tools for creating change in their communities and the entire state.
Contact Rep. Scott Nishimoto (District 23 — Ala Moana, Kaheka, Kap- ahulu, McCully, Mo‘ili‘ili) at 808-586-8515 or email repnishimoto@capitol. hawaii.gov.
First, I visit schools in our community and teach students about my role as a state rep-
Rep. Scott Nishimoto visits students at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Elementary School in Honolulu as part of his Legislative Process in the Classroom program.
PHOTO COURTESY THE OFFICE OF STATE REP. SCOTT NISHIMOTO
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