HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
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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. Heléne H. Hale |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
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Rep. Bev Harbin |
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
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Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki, Chair |
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Rep. Josh Green, M.D., Vice Chair |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Alex M. Sonson |
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Rep. Heléne H. Hale |
Rep. Chris Halford |
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, January 30, 2006 |
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TIME: |
3:00 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 1997 |
RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY. Authorizes the principal of a public school to authorize temporary use of handicapped parking stalls during an emergency or hazardous traffic condition for students. |
EDN/HLT, JUD |
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HB 2213 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSESSMENTS FOR UNINSURED STUDENTS. Establishes an "assessment bank" to cover the cost of substance abuse assessments for uninsured students who are found to be in violation of the department of education's zero tolerance policy relating to alcohol and other drugs. Makes appropriation. |
EDN/HLT, JUD, FIN |
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HB 2212 |
RELATING TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE. Makes permanent provisions allowing a child who violates the zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol in public schools to return to school earlier than indicated in the original disciplinary determination following the completion of a substance abuse assessment and related treatment or counseling. Requires public schools to screen students facing substance abuse-related discipline to determine if there is a need for a substance abuse assessment referral. Requires the parent or legal guardian of a child facing discipline but who has been assessed as not needing treatment to consent to follow-up counseling for the child's family. Requires school administrators to review and determine the nature and severity of the child's offense, its impact on others, the offender's age, and whether the child is a repeat offender. Allows certified substance abuse counselors to conduct substance abuse assessments qualifying individuals for substance abuse-related insurance benefits. Requires assessments to be completed within ten days for children facing substance abuse-related school discipline. |
EDN/HLT, JUD, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 45 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.
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________________________________________ Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki Chair |
________________________________________ Rep. Roy Takumi Chair |