HI HCR136

Request Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a feasibility study on establishing an attorney position to represent public school students' interests in collective bargaining proceedings affecting instructional days and hours.

Study should examine the attorney position's qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and appropriate salary.

Legislative Reference Bureau must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2011 Regular Session convenes.

Resolution cites Hawaii public schools reduced from 180 to 163 instructional days due to teacher furloughs, creating risk of losing accreditation and falling behind in academic performance measures.

Certified copies to be transmitted to the Legislative Reference Bureau Director, Board of Education Chairperson, Superintendent of Education, and Hawaii State Teachers Association President.