HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
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Rep. Justin H. Woodson, Chair |
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Rep. Jeanne Kapela, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Takashi Ohno |
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Rep. Linda Clark |
Rep. Sean Quinlan |
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Rep. Luella Costales |
Rep. Gregg Takayama |
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Rep. Sonny Ganaden |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
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Rep. Cedric Asuega Gates |
Rep. Val Okimoto |
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Rep. Troy N. Hashimoto |
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Rep. David A. Tarnas, Chair |
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Rep. Patrick Pihana Branco, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Sonny Ganaden |
Rep. Dee Morikawa |
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Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi |
Rep. Takashi Ohno |
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Rep. Sam Satoru Kong |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, March 17, 2022 |
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TIME: |
2:00 PM |
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PLACE: |
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A M E N D E D A G E N D A
The following measure(s) has been ADDED to the agenda: SB 1347 SD1 and SB 2823 SD2
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RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL LAND TRANSFER. Directs the conveyance to the Department of Education of certain lands used for public schools and held by the counties of Kauai and Maui, the State, and the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Requires legislative approval prior to the sale, gift, or alienation of the fee simple title to lands held by the Department of Education. Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to effectuate conveyances and manage real property. (SD2)
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EDN/WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Provides an appropriation for the Department of Education to provide 21 additional hours of professional development for each teacher per calendar year. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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EDN, LAT, FIN |
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RELATING TO TEACHER COMPENSATION. Proposed HD1: Provides automatic step increases in teacher salaries for each year of satisfactory service completed by public school teachers and educational assistants. Increases the amount of time available to teachers for planning, preparation, and collaboration. Makes an appropriation to fund an experimental modernization project pursuant to section 78-3.5, HRS, to make necessary discretionary salary adjustments for certain teachers. Repeals section 302A-627(a), HRS. Effective 7/1/2050.
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EDN, LAT, FIN |
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The proposed HD1 is available on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov.
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RELATING TO TEACHER COMPENSATION. Appropriates funds for various teacher differentials to help address various labor shortages. Effective 7/1/2050 (SD2)
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EDN, LAT, FIN |
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RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING PREVENTION. Requires the department of education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, school-based behavioral health specialists, security, custodial, and support staff on sex trafficking prevention and response. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1)
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EDN, JHA, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Establishes a Nationally Certified School Psychologist incentive program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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EDN, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO MENSTRUAL EQUALITY. Requires the Department of Education to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on all public school campuses. Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on all public charter school campuses. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO DIGITAL LEARNING. Establishes a digital learning center within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds to staff and administer the digital learning center. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO DIGITAL LITERACY. Establishes a digital literacy program to be overseen by the Board of Education and implemented by the State Librarian to promote digital literacy through programmatic activities, including making digital technology accessible to individuals with disabilities. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Establishes a career development success program within the Department of Education to provide financial incentives for participating public high schools to encourage students enrolled in grades nine through twelve to enroll in and successfully complete qualified industry-credential programs. Establishes a similar program for public charter schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES REVOLVING FUND. Establishes the Department of Education Commercial Enterprises Revolving Fund for funds to be expended in the operation of commercial enterprises by the Department of Education. Makes an appropriation into the revolving fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS. Exempts certain Department of Education employees from state residency requirement under certain circumstances. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD2)
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EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION ANNUAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS. Repeals certain Department of Education annual reporting requirements. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1)
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EDN, FIN |
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________________________________________ Rep. David A. Tarnas Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Justin H. Woodson Chair |