THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
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Senator Michelle N. Kidani, Chair |
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Senator Kaiali‘i Kahele, Vice Chair |
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Senator Kaiali‘i Kahele, Chair |
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Senator Michelle N. Kidani, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 |
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3:15pm |
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Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO TEACHERS. Makes appropriations to Leeward Community College for its special education coursework for teacher licensure and to the Department of Education's Alternate Teacher Route Contract and Teacher Induction and Mentoring programs. Requires the Auditor to report on teacher retention statistics on a school-by-school basis. Allows retired teachers to teach if they earn no more than certain amounts.
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EDU/HRE, JDL/WAM |
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RELATING TO SCHOOLS. Establishes a workforce readiness program within the department of education to allow students to graduate from an extended high school enrollment with a high school diploma and an industry-recognized associate's degree. Appropriates moneys to develop and implement the program.
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EDU/HRE, WAM |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Requires the department of education to develop and implement a state plan for computer science education in all public schools. Requires public intermediate, middle, and high schools to offer computer science courses for grades six through twelve. Allows applicants to the University of Hawaii to substitute computer science courses for other admission requirements.
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EDU/HRE, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE CONCUSSION PROGRAM. Makes an appropriation for the concussion education and monitoring program for school athletics and youth athletic activities.
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EDU/HRE, CPH/WAM |
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RELATING TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. Requires the University of Hawaii to collaborate with the department of education and department of business, economic development, and tourism to develop and implement an interactive web tool that will enable degree-seeking individuals to make better-informed decisions regarding their post-secondary education and career choices.
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HRE/EDU, JDL/WAM |
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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_____________________________________ Senator Kaiali'i Kahele Chair |
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_____________________________________ Senator Michelle N. Kidani Chair |
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