THE SENATE
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Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair |
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Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Vice Chair |
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DATE: |
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TIME: |
1:15 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 225 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURE(S):
(Deferred from Monday, March 19, 2007)
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HD2 |
RELATING TO THE INGENUITY CHARTER. Establishes the Ingenuity Company to facilitate the development of intellectual property, uphold high labor and environmental standards, and provide funds for instruction in the public schools that encourages innovation by Hawaii's students. (HB1670 HD2)
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EDT/EDU, WAM |
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HB 1268 HD3 |
RELATING TO INNOVATION IN EDUCATION. Establishes the Hawaii Excellence Through Science and Technology Academy Program to increase the readiness and motivation of public high school graduates to pursue post secondary training and career options in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Establishes the Fostering Inspiration and Relevance Through Science and Technology Pre-academy Program. Establishes a professional development program to provide practicing public elementary, middle, and high school science and mathematics teachers with opportunities to increase their knowledge and understanding of recent developments in science, technology, and mathematics. Provides stipends as an initiative for individuals who hold degrees in STEM subjects to obtain teaching certificates through the UH's post baccalaureate certificate in secondary education program. Creates the Business and Education Internship and Mentorship Program. Establishes an Eminent Scholars Program to be funded by the State Akamai Investment Matching Special Fund, to enable UH to provide matching funds for donations to establish at least five permanently endowed chairs in the STEM disciplines at UH. Appropriates funds. (HB1268 HD3)
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EDU/EDT, WAM |
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HB 1014 HD2 |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Changes the membership and reporting schedule of the performance standards commission. Provides for alternative assessments, including those based on the academic growth of students. Clarifies the dual purposes of the Hawaii Educator Loan Program. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Educational Policy Center. Appropriates funds for various programs to increase the capacity of the University of Hawaii (UH) College of Education to educate qualified teachers; meet federal requirements for institutional support of disability studies; and expand teacher professional development and mentoring. Appropriates funds for the Office of School Redesign. (HB1014 HD2)
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EDU, WAM |
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HB 869 HD1 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A STUDY ON ENERGY EFFICIENT TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIES. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii, Hawaii Energy Policy Forum, to study energy efficient transportation strategies. (HB869 HD1)
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TIA/EDU/ENE, WAM |
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SCR 56 / SR 32 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPORT ON THE RETENTION AND CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT OF TEACHERS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
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EDU |
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SCR 55 / SR 31 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW THE USE OF THE PREDICTIVE ASSESSMENT OF READING PROGRAM TO TEACH READING TO STUDENTS.
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EDU |
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No testimony will be accepted.
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