Comment on FR Doc # 2026-11366
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Summary: Bonnie Kahapea-Tanner, Executive Director of the Kanehunamoku Voyaging Academy, expresses strong support for the proposed waiver and extension. She argues that the extension is necessary to ensure continuity of educational programming and to allow her organization to continue its work on ocean and climate resiliency.
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Attention: Native Hawaiian Education Program
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
Re: Comment in Support of the Proposed Waiver and Extension of the Project Period with Funding for Elementary and Secondary Education, as Amended, Title VI, Part B, Native Hawaiian Education — Kanehunamoku Voyaging Academy
Dear Reviewers,
I write to express strong support for the “Proposed Waiver and Extension of the Project Period with Funding for Elementary and Secondary Education, as Amended, Title VI, Part B, Native Hawaiian Education.” This proposal will ensure that essential educational programming for children in Hawaii will continue without disruptions. We urge the Department of Education to move forward promptly to preserve continuity and prevent gaps in services or program closures.
As a current awardee, our project - Ka Pou Ku Mau: Building Ocean and Climate Resiliency, has made substantial progress towards our goals. An extension of the project period would allow us to continue our work and deepen our impact with students and community.
Thank you for your consideration. Please contact me at [phone/email] if you require further information.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Kahapea-Tanner
Executive Director/Captain