HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2004
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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: |
Tuesday, February 17, 2004 |
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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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HB 2911 |
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS. Requires accountings conducted by new century charter schools to be subject to audit and inspection by the department and the auditor. Requires disclosure of certain financial records and policies and procedures. Requires compliance with health and safety requirements, county laws and requirements, and state and county land use laws. |
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HB 2587 |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Expedites funding for new century charter schools. |
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HB 1838 |
RELATING TO GEOGRAPHIC EXCEPTIONS. Requires the DOE to give 2nd priority in the granting of geographic exceptions to students who physically reside in the geographic attendance area of new century conversion charter schools. Gives public school choice, including the unsafe school choice option, the 1st priority in accordance with NCLB. |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 35 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 311, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP OFF 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 IS 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 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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