HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.R. NO.	86
TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE, 2009
STATE OF HAWAII

HOUSE RESOLUTION

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO INCREASE ACADEMIC SERVICES TO STUDENTS IN THE AFTER-SCHOOL PLUS PROGRAM.

     WHEREAS, the education of Hawaii's public school students occurs not only during school hours but also after the school day has ended; and

     WHEREAS, the After-school Plus Program (A+ Program), which first began in 1990, provides a valuable resource to students and their parents through:

(1)  Assistance with homework;

(2)  Enrichment activities; and

(3)  Supervised recreational activities,

that extend beyond basic custodial care; and

     WHEREAS, among other things, the A+ Program:

(1)  Offers a stimulating and caring environment for students;

(2)  Reinforces and expands students' learning experiences;

(3)  Enhances the relationship between home and school to meet students' needs collaboratively;

(4)  Improves students' level of physical fitness; and

(5)  Makes better use of school facilities;

and

     WHEREAS, the A+ Program is an important and integral component in helping students achieve their educational goals and reach their potential; now, therefore,

     BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Twenty-fifth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2009, that the Department of Education (DOE) is requested to develop a plan to increase academic services to students in the A+ Program; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the academic services include:

     (1)  Tutoring for specific academic subjects;

     (2)  Training in study skills, such as time management and note-taking;

     (3)  Training in test-taking skills; and

     (4)  Other services in addition to homework-assistance services, enrichment activities, and supervised recreational activities currently offered by the A+ Program;

and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that DOE is requested to submit the plan to the Legislature at least 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2010; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Board of Education, and the Superintendent of Education.

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title: 

A Plus program expansion