HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
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Rep. Justin H. Woodson, Chair |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Richard P. Creagan |
Rep. Takashi Ohno |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi |
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Rep. Kaniela Ing |
Rep. Lauren Kealohilani Matsumoto |
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Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
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AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, March 17, 2017 |
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2:00 P.M. |
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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 DELETED from the agenda: SB 224
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RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING. Broadens the scope of the early learning program to include early childhood development. Expands the function of the early learning advisory board beyond an advisory capacity and amends the composition and powers of some board members. Allows the board to appoint the director of the executive office on early learning. (SD2)
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RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING. Appropriates funds for the executive office on early learning to enter into contracts with third party providers for family child interaction learning programs. Effective 4/2/2050. (SB711 SD1)
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RELATING TO THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM. Clarifies the definition of "underserved" or "at-risk" children as it relates to the priority given to these children for the Preschool Open Doors program. Provides that priority among undeserved or at-risk children shall be given to children whose family income is at or below 250 per cent of the federal poverty level. Effective 7/1/2018. (SD2)
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RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS. Appropriates moneys for start-up grants for newly approved, pre-opening public charter schools. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO TEACHER INCENTIVES. Clarifies that funds for bonuses required by statute or collective bargaining shall not be paid out of a charter school's facilities funding or per-pupil funds. Requires, beginning with fiscal year 2018-2019, that such bonuses be separate line items in the budget. Appropriates funds for teacher bonuses for hard-to-fill placement incentives and National Board certified teacher incentives for charter school teachers. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII TEACHER STANDARDS BOARD. Appropriates moneys from the general fund for two specialist II positions within the Hawaii teacher standards board. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. Requires the department of education to set a standard for retention of student records of not less than one hundred years. Allows the department of education to partner with the Hawaii correctional industries program to establish a three-year student records modernization pilot project. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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________________________________________ Rep. Justin H. Woodson Chair |
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