HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2005
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COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION |
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Rep. Roy M. Takumi, Chair |
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Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Ph.D., Vice Chair |
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Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki |
Rep. Michael Puamamo Kahikina |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Maile S.L. Shimabukuro |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Tommy Waters |
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Rep. Josh Green, M.D. |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Helène Hale |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 2, 2005 |
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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
The following bills will be heard. Please submit 35 copies of testimony to the EDN Vice Chair's office in Room 324.
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HB 527 |
RELATING TO ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAMS. Establishes an entrepreneurial program by the department of education to offer courses taught by teachers with a background in business. |
EDN, FIN |
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HB 529 |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Requires the DOE to establish the academy of Hawaii for gifted and talented students in order to develop the potential of students who have demonstrated superior achievement or possess the potential for superior achievement through the provision of appropriate educational opportunities. |
EDN, FIN |
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HB 546 |
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS. Repeals the current statutory "cap" of 25 new century charter schools and 23 conversion charter schools. Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to allow the Governor to appoint a voting member to the BOE from charter school parents, administrators, faculty and staff. Creates a new public charter schools statutory chapter, which authorizes the establishment of charter schools and sets forth powers, responsibilities, and administrative and governance provisions. |
EDN, LAB, JUD, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW |
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DECISION MAKING on the following bills previously heard on Saturday, January 29, 2005. As this is decision making only, no testimony will be accepted.
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HB 60 |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Allows the student member of the board of education to vote on all matters. |
EDN, JUD, FIN |
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HB 61 |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Lowers the compulsory education age from six to five years old, making attendance in kindergarten mandatory. |
EDN, FIN |
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 35 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 324, 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 ALSO BE FAXED IF LESS THAN 5 PAGES IN LENGTH 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 Takumi Chair |
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