Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Education, to which was referred S.C.R. No. 46 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to recognize the accomplishments of Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL) in Hawaii and supporting its designation as an "Educational Service Agency".

Testimony in support of the measure was submitted by PREL and an individual.

To comply with the "No Child Left Behind" guidelines, the Hawaii State Legislature must certify a statewide educational service agency whose duties are to help equalize educational opportunities, meet the needs of schools, and support the efforts of the Hawaii State Board of Education. Your Committee finds that PREL's programs provide resources and products developed to promote educational excellence for children, youth, and adults, particularly in multicultural and multilingual environments. It also has strong established partnerships and networks designed to meet the educational needs of governments, communities, and business. As an educational service agency for the State, PREL will provide a clearinghouse for all schools in the State to exchange and gather ideas, funding mechanisms, and ways to promote student learning and accountability.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of S.C.R. No. 46 and recommends its adoption.