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HRS §256-2

Setting up a state college savings program

This section creates a state program that lets families save money for college tuition and other costs through special accounts. The program helps residents of Hawaii and other states get tax benefits and encourages students to attend colleges in Hawaii.

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The statute, as written — College savings program established

There is established the college savings program. The purpose of this program is to enable families to save for college tuition and other expenses through college accounts. The program shall provide college accounts to: (1) Enable residents of this State and other states to benefit from the tax incentive provided for qualified state tuition programs under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and (2) Attract students to public and private colleges and universities within the State.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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