THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair

Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC HOUSING

Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair

Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair

NOTICE OF JOINT HEARING

DATE:	Wednesday, April 11, 2007
TIME:	1:30 p.m.
PLACE:	Conference Room 225 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SCR 17	URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.	HSP/EDU
SCR 92	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A CURRICULUM TO INCLUDE PARENTING CLASSES TO ASSIST YOUNG ADULTS IN ACQUIRING PARENTING SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES.	EDU/HSP

NOTE: The contents and titles of SCR 77 and SCR 169 will be heard in an amended form as noted below.

Copies of the proposed SD 1 are available in Room 230 and on the Legislature's website:  www.capitol.hawaii.gov.

SCR 77 PROPOSED SD1	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF FREELY ASSOCIATED STATE NATIONALS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN HAWAII AND TO REVIEW THE INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THIS POPULATION UNDER THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION.  (Amended Title)	EDU/HSP
SCR 169 PROPOSED SD1	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROGRAM TO INCLUDE CREATING A TEACHER CADET PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL AND UNDERTAKE A STUDY TO REPORT ON THE STATUS AND NEEDS OF EXISTING TEACHER HOUSING.  (Amended Title)	EDU/HSP (Pending re-referral)
SCR 168	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP COST ESTIMATES AND PLANS TO MAKE EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS TO KAPAA, KAUAI, AND WAIMEA HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUMS.	EDU

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit testimony in one of the following ways at least 24 hours prior to the hearing:

· In person:  45 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 230, State Capitol.

· By fax:  Testimony may be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.  When faxing, please indicate to which committee the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the number of copies needed for submittal.

· By Email:  Testimony may be emailed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Legislature's Public Access Room at testimony@capitol.hawaii.gov.  Please indicate to which committee the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the number of copies needed for submittal.  In addition, please provide the testifier's name and mailing address in the email.  Email sent to individual offices or any other Senate office will not be accepted.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

Public Folder.  A folder labeled “Public Folder” containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6843.

________________________________________ Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland Chair

________________________________________ Senator Norman Sakamoto Chair