Hawaii State Legislature

Bill Status

SB606 SD1

Generated on 8/13/2007 4:03:43 PM

Measure Title:
RELATING TO THE BLIND PERSONS' AND LITERACY RIGHTS AND EDUCATION ACT.
Report Title:
Education; Braille Standards
Description:
Assures individualized education programs for blind or visually impaired children including provisions for instruction in braille. Establishes standards of proficiency and instruction. Provides materials in a computer-accessible format capable of braille reproduction. Requires certification and recertification of teachers in accordance with braille literacy standards. Makes appropriation for braille teacher training. (SD1)
Package:
None
Companion:
Introducers:
SAKAMOTO, CHUN OAKLAND, Hee
Current Referral:
EDU/HSP, WAM
Date Status Text
1/19/2007SIntroduced.
1/22/2007SPassed First Reading.
1/22/2007SReferred to EDU/HSP, WAM.
2/8/2007SThe committee(s) on EDU/HSP has scheduled a public hearing on 02-14-07 at 1:15 pm in conference room 225.
2/14/2007SThe committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Sakamoto, Tokuda, Chun Oakland, Taniguchi, Gabbard; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Hee, Nishihara.
2/14/2007SThe committee(s) on HSP recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HSP were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chun Oakland, Ihara, Sakamoto, Hemmings; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/16/2007SReported from EDU/HSP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 432) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/16/2007SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

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ConAm = Constitutional Amendment

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