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HI SCR43

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Wakai

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Board of Education to defer decision-making on closing Puuhale and Kalihi Elementary Schools until new appointed board members are seated by the Governor
  • Cites Hawaii voters' November 2010 constitutional amendment authorizing the Governor to appoint Board of Education members, with transition process pending in Legislature
  • Notes that Puuhale and Kalihi are community fixtures where 70% and 95% of students respectively live in the district area, contrasting with other schools
  • Argues that projected economic savings from closure are uncertain and costs will transfer to other schools receiving displaced students
  • Requires certified copies be transmitted to the Board of Education Chairperson and Superintendent of Education

Legislative Description

Puuhale and Kalihi Elementary

Last Action

(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.

3/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Education3/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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