HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2012
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Rep. Roy M. Takumi, Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
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Rep. Karen L. Awana |
Rep. Scott K. Saiki |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. K. Mark Takai |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Jessica Wooley |
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Rep. John M. Mizuno |
Rep. George R. Fontaine |
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Rep. Mark M. Nakashima |
Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson |
AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, April 02, 2012 |
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2:00 pm |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A M E N D E D A G E N D A
The following measure(s) has been CORRECTED to reflect the current H.D. version: HCR 166, HD 1
The following measure(s) has been ADDED to the agenda: HR 128, HD1
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COMPLY IN FULL WITH THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR'S MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S HAWAIIAN STUDIES PROGRAM.
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HAW, EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING A REVIEW OF THE STATE'S FUNDING FOR EXISTING ESL PROGRAMS AND HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS OFFERED IN HAWAII AND ANY DISPARITIES IN FUNDING FOR THE STATE'S TWO OFFICIAL LANGUAGES.
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HAW, EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND BOARD OF EDUCATION TO FORMALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ‘AHA KAULEO KAIAPUNI HAWAI‘I AND TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF ‘AHA KAULEO KAIAPUNI HAWAI‘I ON MATTERS RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM
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HAW, EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW ITS BY-LAWS AND POLICIES, APPLICABLE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND STATUTES, AS WELL AS ANY INTERNAL PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES, TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE LEGAL PROTECTION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS WHO HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT RE-ADMITTING CERTAIN STUDENTS TO THE CLASSROOM FOLLOWING ANY DISCIPLINARY ACTION OF THE STUDENT FOR ABUSE OR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
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EDN, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXPAND A SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM STATEWIDE.
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HLT/AGR, EDN, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing with a transmittal cover indicating:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee the comments are directed to;
· The date and time of the hearing;
· Measure number; and
· The number of copies the Committee is requesting.
While every effort will be made to copy, organize, and collate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed to the incorrect office, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.
Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 10 copies (including an original) to Room 331 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-9431(for Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (for Neighbor Islanders without a computer to submit testimony through e-mail or the Web);
EMAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to EDNtestimony@Capitol.hawaii.gov ; or
WEB: For comments less than 10MB in size, transmit from http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/submittestimony.aspx.
Testimony submitted will be placed on the Legislative Web site after the hearing adjourns. This public posting of testimony on the Web site should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-9425 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
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________________________________________ Rep. Roy Takumi Chair |
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