Legislative News
We just received news that there are two bills on student instructional time that will be heard in the Senate Education Committee on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 1:00pm in Conference Room 229. SB822, the companion to HB14, which HE'E supports, and SB1039, which keeps the minimum days requirement but repeals the student instructional time requirements. Because the Coalition agrees that minimum days and student time are needed to prevent furloughs and ensure equity across Hawaii public schools in student instructional time, the Coalition will oppose SB1039.
Other News
You are invited to a free screening of the inspirational documentary 'Ike: Knowledge is Everywhere produced by local filmmaker Matt Nagato (Thursday, February 26th from 5:30 p.m.). Throughout its personal and emotional segments, 'Ike is a celebratory film about the power of compassion, collaboration and community to help improve Hawaii's educational system.
'Ike: Knowledge is Everywhere
Date: Thursday, February 26th
Time: 5:30 PM
Place: YWCA at Richards Street-Fuller Hall
Free Admission-Please invite interested individuals.
Sponsor: Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation
Click on the link below to reserve your seat
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HE'E TRACKING OF LEGISLATIVE BILLS AS OF FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Any bill status can be looked up on http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/
To submit testimony, please see instructions on Capitol webpage here.
We encourage members to attend and participate at hearings. If you have questions about the process, please contact cheri@heecoalition.org
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Hearing Date
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Bill
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Description
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Remarks
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| Conference Room 229 2/13/2015 1:00pm | SB822
Status and Testimony
HE'E Position
Support
HE'E Testimony |
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Description: Applies the requirement for all public secondary schools to implement a school year that includes 990 student instructional hours to all school years beginning with the 2015-2016 school year. Repeals the requirement that by the 2016-2018 school years, all public schools implement a school year of 180 days and 1,080 student instructional hours for both elementary and secondary school grades. Clarifies that the definition of "student instructional hours" shall be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units.
| The committee(s) on EDU/JDL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-15 1:00PM in conference room 229.
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Conference Room 309 2/11/2015 2:00pm
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HB14
HE'E Position: Support
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RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Description: Applies the requirement for all public secondary schools to implement a school year that includes 990 student instructional hours to all school years beginning with the 2015-2016 school year. Repeals the requirement that by the 2016-2018 school years, all public schools implement a school year of 180 days and 1,080 student instructional hours for both elementary and secondary school grades. Clarifies that the definition of "student instructional hours" shall be determined by the board of education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units.
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Bill scheduled for decision making on Wednesday, 02-11-15 2:00PM in conference room 309.
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Conference Room 229 2/13/2015 1:00pm
| SB1039
Status and Testimony
HE'E Position: Oppose
HE'E Testimony Forrhcoming
| RELATING TO STUDENT INSTRUCTIONAL TIME.
Description: Repeals student instructional hour requirements.
| The committee(s) on EDU/JDL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-15 1:00PM in conference room 229.
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| Conference Room 229 2/13/2015 1:30pm | SB843
Status and Testimony
HE'E Position: Support
HE'E Testimony
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RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
Description: Amends or repeals provisions of Chapters 302A and 302L, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as related to early childhood education, for housekeeping and other purposes.
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The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-15 1:30PM in conference room 229.
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| Conference Room 229 2/13/2015 1:30pm | SB844
Status and Testimony
HE'E Position: Support
| RELATING TO PUBLIC EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
| The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-15 1:30PM in conference room 229.
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HB821
HE'E Position: Support
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RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
Description: Amends or repeals provisions of Chapters 302A and 302L, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as related to early childhood education, for housekeeping and other purposes.
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Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 121), recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
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HB820
HE'E Position: Support
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RELATING TO PUBLIC EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
Description: Establishes the Executive Office on Early Learning Prekindergarten Program to be administered by the Executive Office on Early Learning and provided through Department of Education public schools and public charter schools.
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The committees on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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| SB847
Status and Testimony
HE'E Position: Support
HE'E Testimony |
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
Description: Authorizes an additional per year bonus for teachers who maintain current national board certification and teach at a school in a focus, priority, or superintendent's zone under the National Board Certification Incentive Program.
| The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB11
HE'E Position: Support
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RELATING TO TEACHERS.
Description: Authorizes an additional per year bonus for teachers who maintain current national board certification and teach at a school in a focus, priority, or superintendent's zone under the National Board Certification Incentive Program.
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The committees on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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Conference Room 229 2/13/2015 1:15pm
| SB374
Status and Testimony
HE'E Position: Support
HE'E Testimony |
RELATING TO DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS.
Description: Replaces the running start program and jump start program with dual credit program; amends definition of "eligible student" to include all high school students; replaces standardized test to determine college readiness with an assessment approved by the college. Appropriates moneys.
| The committee(s) on EDU deferred the measure until 02-13-15 1:15PM in conference room 229.
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HB95
HE'E Position: Support
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RELATING TO DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS.
Description: Replaces the running start program and jump start program with dual credit program; amends definition of "eligible student" to include all high school students; replaces standardized test to determine college readiness with an assessment approved by the college. Appropriates moneys.
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Reported from EDN/HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 122), recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
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SB858
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RELATING TO AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS.
Report Title: Afterschool Programs; Elementary-School Students; Appropriation ($)
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The committees on EDN and HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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| Conference Room 229 2/11/2015 1:15pm |
SB866
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Appropriates moneys for the After-School Plus (A+) Program.
| The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-15 1:15PM in conference room 229.
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HB1436
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RELATING TO EDUCATION.Requires all public school students to take courses in physical education and health education in grades six, seven, and eight.
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SB126
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RELATING TO EDUCATION
Reconstitutes the board of education to consist of eleven rather than nine members, one each from the seven department of education districts (Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, Honolulu, Central, Leeward, and Windward), and four at-large members. Requires that at least two at-large members have business management experience and at least two members have public education experience; provided that one member have experience as a school principal. Allows the board members, rather than the governor to choose a chairperson. Increases the number of nonvoting public high school representatives to the board from one to two students. Increases the term of office for members of the board of education from three to four years, makes terms run concurrently with the term of the appointing governor, and eliminates term limits. Terminates the membership of the current board on June 30, 2015. Effective 6/30/15.
Companion:
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The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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SB850
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RELATING TO FACILITIES FUNDING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS.Appropriates funds for the state public charter school commission to allocate to charter schools for facilities projects. Requires annual reporting to the legislature.
| The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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| HB232
Status and Testimony | RELATING TO FACILITIES FUNDING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS.Appropriates funds for the state public charter school commission to allocate to charter schools for facilities projects. Requires annual reporting to the legislature.
| The committees on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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