HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2003
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COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION |
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Rep. Roy M. Takumi, Chair |
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Rep. Cindy Evans, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki |
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo |
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Rep. Helène Hale |
Rep. Brian K. Blundell |
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Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Michael Puamamo Kahikina |
Rep. Bertha F.K. Leong |
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Rep. Brian Schatz |
Rep. Guy P. Ontai |
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Rep. K. Mark Takai |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, March 17, 2003 |
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TIME: |
2:30 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 17 SD1 (SSCR669) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Changes the minimum age for entering kindergarten from age 5 by 12/31 to age 5 before 10/16 beginning with the 2005-2006 school year and age 5 before 8/1 beginning with the 2006-2007 school year; requires public schools provide pre-kindergarten programs within available resources; allows placement for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten outside school district. (SD1) |
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SB 1700 SD1 (SSCR689) |
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS. Establishes the charter school education agency to be administratively attached to the DOE; provides for an executive director and staff for the office; requires funds for charter schools to be appropriated through EDN 110 -- charter schools. (SD1) |
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SB 1248 SD1 (SSCR791) |
RELATING TO SCHOOL/COMMUNITY-BASED MANAGEMENT. Requires the Superintendent, through Board of Education, to submit a report on how to implement SCBM or an alternative system that will invite parental and teacher participation in the school's planning and decision-making processes. (SD1) |
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SB 667 SD2 (SSCR918) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Establishes state board of elected and appointed members; establishes regional administrative units to deliver educational services to all public schools; delineates roles of the state board of education, state superintendent of education, board of directors of regional administrative units, regional superintendents, and principals; creates complex-based management system. (SB667 SD2) |
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SB 1237 SD1 (SSCR763) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Defines "teaching out-of-field" as teaching outside their authorized licensing field indicated on an individual's license; and "out-of-field teacher" as an individual who is teaching outside their authorized licensing field indicated on the individual's license. (SD1) |
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SB 11 (SSCR639) |
RELATING TO TEMPORARY PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES. Exempts temporary public school facilities, such as trailers and portable classrooms, including nonpublic facilities, such as storerooms and offices, from state or county laws if those laws that exceed federal ADA requirements.
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SB 360 (SSCR916) |
RELATING TO REUSABLE RESOURCE CENTER. Establishes a reusable resource center on state property through a public-private partnership, to collect and distribute recyclable materials for teachers and others to use as tools for creative learning in classrooms and the community. Appropriates funds to the department of education. |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 40 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 311, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP BOX IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY BE FAXED TO THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS OFFICE AT: 586-6501 (OAHU) OR 1-800-535-3859 (NEIGHBOR ISLANDS). WHEN FAXING, PLEASE INDICATE TO WHOM THE TESTIMONY IS BEING SUBMITTED, THE DATE AND TIME OF THE HEARING, AND THE REQUIRED NO. OF COPIES THAT ARE NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.
IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET WITH TWO HOLES PUNCHED AT THE TOP. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6170.
IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR AUXILIARY AIDS AND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS OF THE STATE HOUSE (I.E., SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, OR PARKING DESIGNATED FOR THE DISABLED), PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.
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________________________________________ Rep. Roy M. Takumi Chair |
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