HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
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Rep. Roy M. Takumi, Chair |
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Rep. Takashi Ohno, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino |
Rep. Calvin K.Y. Say |
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Rep. Karen Awana |
Rep. K. Mark Takai |
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Rep. Isaac W. Choy |
Rep. Lauren Kealohilani Matsumoto |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Richard Lee Fale |
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Rep. Linda Ichiyama |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 |
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TIME: |
2:00 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO THE TERMS OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Clarifies the maximum number of consecutive terms that members of the board of education may serve.
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EDN |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. 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-11.5, HRS, based on criteria established by the board of education. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO TEACHERS. Adds definitions of "department school" and "license". Clarifies the authority of employers or prospective employers to refuse to issue a certificate for school administrators or revoke a certificate for school administrators under certain circumstances. Makes clarifying amendments to the membership requirements for the Hawaii teacher standards board. Clarifies that charter schools fall under the purview of the requirements of the Hawaii teacher standards board. Clarifies the powers and duties of the department, state public charter school commission, and charter schools. Makes housekeeping and conforming amendments. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)
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EDN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Amends chapter 302A, HRS, to add new definitions of "attend", "attendance", "enroll", and "enrollment". Makes clarifying amendments throughout chapter 302A, HRS. (SD1)
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Requires children to undergo a physical examination prior to attending seventh grade beginning with the 2015-2016 school year. Makes an appropriation to the department of education. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)
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EDN, HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Requires the lengthening of the school year from 180 days to an unspecified number of days beginning with the 2015-2016 school year. Discontinues the requirements for minimum number of student hours effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Makes an appropriation to the department of education. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Amends various sections of chapter 302A, HRS, to comply with the requirements of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Amends or repeals various provisions of chapter 302A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for housekeeping and other purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO AIR CONDITIONING IN PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES. Requires the department of education and department of accounting and general services, in consultation with the Hawaii state energy office of the department of business, economic development, and tourism and the Hawaii natural energy institute of the University of Hawaii, to develop a cooling master strategy and comprehensive study for the public schools and to report findings to the 2015 regular session of the legislature. Authorizes general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for efficient air conditioned classroom demonstration projects. (SD2)
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Creates a five-year pilot project through which the department of education will contract for the design, planning, and installation of fourth generation modular design buildings on Hawaii's public school campuses. Requires the department of education to report to the legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
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________________________________________ Rep. Roy M. Takumi Chair |
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