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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DATE: |
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 |
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2:30 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 STATE LIBRARY SYSTEM. Specifies that unclaimed funds of $10 or less in the unclaimed property trust fund, upon the expiration of a 5-year time limitation, shall escheat to the State and be transferred to the libraries special fund. Specifies that unclaimed funds of more than $10 but less than $250 in the unclaimed property trust fund, upon expiration of the time limitation, shall escheat to the State and be transferred to the general fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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LHE, JUD, FIN |
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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 THE HAWAII TEACHER STANDARDS BOARD SPECIAL FUND. Repeals the Hawaii teacher standards board special fund and transfers the remaining balance to the general fund. Amends related HRS sections. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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LHE, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Renames the teacher national board certification incentive program the national certification incentive program. Expands program eligibility to include school psychologists. Clarifies requirements and incentives of the program. Clarifies that teacher incentives, bonuses, and compensation beyond regular wages are excluded from the per-pupil request and included as separate line item in the budget for public charter schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS. Establishes licensure requirements for school psychologists to be administered by the Hawaii teacher standards board. Prohibits private practice by school psychologists. Amends the name of the Hawaii teacher standards board to the Hawaii teacher standards and school psychologists board and amends the board's composition to include two school psychologists. Specifies that school psychologists who are employed by an educational institution and practice only within a school setting shall be exempt from licensure under chapter 465, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires the board to report to legislature. Sunsets 7/1/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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LHE, IAC, CPC |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Authorizes parents and guardians of vulnerable students and students exhibiting behavioral issues to request a clinical or psychoeducational evaluation. Requires the Department of Education, after expelling a student, to provide the suspended student's parents or guardians with the option to request an assessment of the student to uncover contributing factors that may have led to the suspension and that may mitigate future disciplinary issues or concerns, including receiving special education services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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LHE, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Appropriates funds for operating expenses of the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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LHE, FIN |
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Appropriates funds for (1.0) FTE board of education analyst II. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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LHE, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Requires the Department of Education to contract with a third-party consultant that specializes in school finance to study the adequacy of education in Hawaii. Appropriates moneys for the study. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Requires the Auditor to perform a financial and management audit of the Department of Education, Superintendent, Board of Education, and complex areas every three years. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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LHE, LMG, 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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