THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
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COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION |
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Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair |
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Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TAXATION |
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Senator Carol Fukunaga, Chair |
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Senator Will Espero, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF JOINT HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, February 09, 2007 |
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TIME: |
1:00 PM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 225 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 1354 |
RELATING TO INNOVATION IN EDUCATION. Proposes to develop a comprehensive system of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) academics and pre-academics that will focus on developing STEM skills in Hawaii's school children. Increases the quality STEM teaching in Hawaii's schools through enhanced professional development opportunities for practicing teachers and attracting highly qualified people with STEM degrees to the teaching profession, increases opportunities for high school and college students to gain experience through internships. Increases the number of high school graduates seeking degrees or certificates in STEM disciplines by providing scholarships to accredited institutions of higher education. Creates endowed chairs in STEM disciplines.
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EDU/EDT, WAM |
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 45 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 230, State Capitol, 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.
Public Folder. A folder labeled “Public Folder” containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6843.
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________________________________________ Senator Carol Fukunaga Chair |
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________________________________________ Senator Norman Sakamoto Chair |