HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2019
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Rep. Justin H. Woodson, Chair |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Amy A. Perruso, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Lynn DeCoite |
Rep. Sean Quinlan |
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Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson |
Rep. David A. Tarnas |
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Rep. Dale T. Kobayashi |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Takashi Ohno |
Rep. Val Okimoto |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Thursday, February 14, 2019 |
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2:35 p.m. |
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Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII TEACHER STANDARDS BOARD. To clarify wording regarding delegation of powers to the Hawaii Teacher Standard Board's Executive Director to timely approve license and permit applications, to include comprehensive reporting of data from Hawaii Department of Education, Charter School Commission, and Charter Schools, of the number of classrooms without a licensed teacher during the school year.
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LHE, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Requires the Department of Education (DOE) to convene a Staggered School Start Times Task Force to study and evaluate the issues and implications of instituting a staggered school start times program, including effects on school bus schedules. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
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LHE, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Requires the Department of Education to establish and implement a four-year pilot program within one complex area. Authorizes best practices for the pilot program. Appropriates funds.
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LHE, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Establishes and appropriates funds for a state school meal subsidy program within the department of education to provide school lunch subsidies to children whose families do not otherwise qualify for the free and reduced price lunch program.
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LHE, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Appropriates funds for laptop or tablet computers to be used by teachers and students for digital teaching and learning.
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LHE, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Provides for computer science professional development for teachers. Appropriates funds.
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LHE, FIN |
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RELATING TO SCHOOLS. Appropriates funds for the Department of Education to install air conditioning in public schools that prioritize the project.
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LHE, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION INNOVATION GRANTS. Establishes the Education Innovation Grants Program to support school-level innovation. Authorizes the Board of Education to administer the Grants Program. Establishes the Education Innovation Grants Special Fund. Makes appropriations.
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LHE, FIN |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Appropriates funds to be used by the Department of Education for the repair and maintenance of public school buildings, grounds, and facilities in the State.
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LHE, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Requires the Department of Education's budget to allocate 94% of all moneys to be appropriated for the operating budget of the Department among the complex areas, excluding moneys appropriated for the public library system and agencies administratively attached to the Department. Provides that if a complex area fails to meet performance benchmarks, its budget will be reduced by 5% in the next fiscal year. Requires annual reports to the legislature.
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LHE, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Grants the Board of Education the authority to appoint complex area superintendents for schools.
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LHE, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Establishes the Teacher Mentor Incentive Program within the Department of Education.
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LHE, 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. Testimony should indicate:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
While every effort will be made to incorporate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.
Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 15 copies (including an original) to Room 303 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For testimony less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 808-586-6702 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (for Neighbor Islander without a computer to submit testimony through e-mail or the Web); or
WEB: For testimony less than 20MB in size, transmit from http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/submittestimony.aspx.
Testimony submitted will be placed on the legislative website. This public posting of testimony on the website 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 586-6210 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. Justin H. Woodson Chair |
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