HI HCR282

Urges the Department of Education to expand pilot projects designed to reduce heat in Hawaii's public school classrooms.

Notes that only 29 of 258 public schools have central air conditioning, with installation costs ranging from $3,000,000 to $10,000,000 per building.

Recommends heat-reduction modifications including special lighting, roofing, paint, ceiling fans, and insulation as cost-effective and eco-friendly alternatives to air conditioning.

References the "Waianae Solution" initiated in 1998, where students conducted experiments on ventilation and tested photovoltaic-powered roof vents donated by the solar-power industry.

Requests the Department of Education submit a report on classroom cooling progress to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2012 Regular Session convenes.