THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
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COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION |
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Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair |
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Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND LABOR |
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Senator Brian T. Taniguchi, Chair |
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Senator Clayton Hee, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC HOUSING |
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Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair |
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Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, March 17, 2008 |
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TIME: |
1:15 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 225 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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EDU/JDL |
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RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Provides for workers' compensation coverage for students participating in school-approved work-based learning programs sponsored by the department of education or the University of Hawaii.
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EDU/JDL, WAM |
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JDL/EDU |
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REQUESTING THE EDUCATIONAL WORKFORCE WORKING GROUP TO CONTINUE ITS WORK TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS PROPOSED IN ITS 2007 REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE.
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JDL/EDU |
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EDU/HSP |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION FOR FOSTER CHILDREN. Establishes guidelines for school placement and transportation for foster children. (HB2051 HD2)
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EDU/HSP, WAM |
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HSP/EDU |
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RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. Appropriates funds for the Safe Haven after school program in the county of Hawaii.
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HSP/EDU, WAM |
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EDU Only |
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RELATING TO THE AFTER-SCHOOL PLUS PROGRAM REVOLVING FUND. Limits the after-school plus program revolving fund revenues to participation fees and interest.
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EDU, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR MAUI PREPARATORY ACADEMY. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for Maui Preparatory Academy.
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EDU, WAM |
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RELATING TO ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds up to $30,000,000 for planning and construction of educational facilities by Island Pacific Academy.
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EDU, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF INTEGRATING REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH ANGER PROBLEMS.
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EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PREPARE CURRICULAR MATERIALS THAT REFLECT THE HAWAII STANDARDS TO ASSIST A TEACHER WHO HAS TO TEMPORARILY TEACH IN AN AREA WHERE THE TEACHER IS NOT HIGHLY QUALIFIED.
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EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE THE LIBRARY TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE ISSUES RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF LIBRARY SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
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EDU |
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CREATING A WORKING GROUP TO RE-ENGINEER THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES.
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EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A PILOT PROJECT TO ALLOW A SCHOOL COMPLEX TO IDENTIFY CRITICAL DEPARTMENT RULES AND POLICIES THAT IMPEDE EFFECTIVE DECISION-MAKING, ADMINISTERING, AND TEACHING AND TO OPERATE FREE OF THOSE RULES AND POLICIES.
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EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ENSURE THAT ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT FOR EDUCATION IN THE STATE WILL MEET THE PUBLIC'S EXPECTATIONS.
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EDU |
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REQUESTING TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR SPEAKERS OF HAWAI‘I PIDGIN IN HAWAI‘I PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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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: 1 copy 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 and the date and time of the hearing.
· By Email: Testimony may be emailed if less than 5 pages in length, to testimony@capitol.hawaii.gov. Please indicate to which committee the testimony is being submitted and the date and time of the hearing. 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 or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.
Please note: Documents made available through the Testimony hyperlink(s) above may not be posted until the start of the hearing.
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 586-6842.
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________________________________________ Senator Brian T. Taniguchi Chair |
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________________________________________ Senator Norman Sakamoto Chair |
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________________________________________ Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland Chair |