Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2001

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 94, H.D. 1, entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this bill is to encourage the establishment of meaningful partnerships between teachers and parents to ensure student well-being and achievement of performance standards. This bill appropriates funds for:

The following testified in support of this bill: the principals of Maili Elementary School and Hanalei School; the principals and vice-principals of Pearl Ridge Elementary School and Waiakeawaena Elementary School; parent facilitators at Pearl Ridge Elementary School, Washington Middle School, Lehua Elementary School, Heeia School, Lincoln School, Kapunahala Elementary School, and Hanalei School; seven classroom parents at Kapunahala School; a state office resource teacher; an individual with the Honolulu District PCNC; an individual with Waiakea High School; and a parent. The Department of Education supported the intent of this measure.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 94, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.