Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Education, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 9 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this concurrent resolution is to reduce and prevent instances of bullying in schools by urging all public and private schools to implement standards of conduct for teachers, administrators, coaches, and students that reduce intimidation and promote safe and peaceful school environments that encourage learning.

The Department of Education, Board of Education, Hawaii Youth Services Network, Hawaii State Teachers Association, and a concerned individual testified in support of this measure.

Your Committee has amended this concurrent resolution by:

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.C.R. No. 9, as amended herein, and recommends its adoption in the form attached hereto as H.C.R. No. 9, H.D. 1.