THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2423
TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2014		S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 302A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§302A-   Fundraising and charitable activities; school projects. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, nothing shall prohibit a school or class from participating in fundraising or charitable activities, in conjunction with an organization that is exempt from federal taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and registered under section 467B-2.1 or granted an exception from registration under section 467B-2.1, as part of a school project when the fundraising or charitable activities benefit student learning pursuant to criteria established by the department pursuant to chapter 91."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Report Title:

Department of Education; Fundraising and Charitable Activities

Description:

Allows schools and classes to participate in fundraising or charitable activities, in conjunction with a charitable organization that is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and registered under section 467B-2.1, HRS, or granted an exception from registration under section 467B-2.1, HRS, based on criteria established by the board of education.  (SD1)

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