Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Education, to which was referred H.R. No. 23 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this resolution is to protect students and prevent bullying in the schools by urging all schools in Hawaii to implement standard of conduct policies that reduce intimidation and promote safe and peaceful school environments that encourage learning.

The Hawaii State Teachers Association and Hawaii Association of Independent Schools testified in support of this resolution. The Department of Education supported the intent of this measure.

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 H.R. No. 23 and recommends its adoption.