HI SCR104

Department of Education is requested to submit annual reports to the Legislature on the status of its reform activities, including reorganization, repurposing resources, adjusting priorities based on data, and implementing effective programs.

Department of Education is requested to conduct semi-annual meetings with the Legislature to discuss the status of its reform activities.

Resolution references the "Reinventing Education Act of 2004" which aims to empower principals and school communities, streamline resource acquisition, and add accountability through school report cards and performance contracts.

Resolution acknowledges Hawaii's application for $78,000,000 in Race to the Top federal funds and the four core reform requirements imposed by the U.S. Department of Education for receiving those funds.

Resolution emphasizes that timely student achievement data and progress metrics must be made available to educators and the public to enable appropriate adjustments that improve student learning.