THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2002

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair

Senator Avery B. Chumbley, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Wednesday, March 13, 2002

TIME:

1:00 PM

PLACE:

Conference Room 212

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

NOTE TO TESTIFIERS: Since these bills were previously heard and deliberated by House members,

Testifiers need not resubmit testimonies, unless there are significant changes to their position.

HB 1942

(HSCR488-02)

ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO CELEBRATE THE ONE-HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARRIVAL OF FILIPINOS TO HAWAII.

Establishes a commission to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Filipinos to Hawaii.

EDU, WAM

HB 1878

HD2

(HSCR656-02)

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes the Hawaii state student council. Requires the council to conduct an annual conference of secondary students.

EDU, WAM

HB 2352

HD1

(HSCR522-02)

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Adds the definition of "school readiness" to Act 77, Session Laws of Hawaii 1997

EDU, WAM

HB 2166

HD1

(HSCR463-02)

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Assists not-for-profit private elementary schools, secondary schools, colleges, and universities that serve the general public by authorizing the State to issue special purpose revenue bonds for their benefit.

EDU, WAM

HB 2849

HD1

(HSCR679-02)

RELATING TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

Authorizes the establishment of high school career and technical education programs within the DOE. Appropriates funds.

EDU, WAM

HB 2751

HD1

(HSCR638-02)

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds for additional auditors, support staff, and initial one-time equipment start-up costs at DOE

EDU, WAM

HB 2480

HD1

(HSCR664-02)

RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS FARES.

Establishes a school bus fare special fund for the deposit of school bus fares collected by schools from students and/or parents and guardians. Annual collections are to be used to fund the cost of providing contracted school bus services

EDU, WAM

HB 2787

HD2

(HSCR663-02)

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STOREROOM REVOLVING FUND.

 

EDU, WAM

     

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 30 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 213, 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 586-6729

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Senator Norman Sakamoto

Chair