H.R. 194 Summary

• Requests the Superintendent of Education to convene a task force to address school bullying in Hawaii public schools.

• Task force membership to include the Attorney General, legislative representatives from both chambers, a licensed attorney, two teachers, two parents, and other interested persons appointed by the Superintendent.

• Superintendent of Education to serve as chairperson of the task force.

• Task force must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2014 Regular Session, with a draft due to the Legislative Reference Bureau by November 1, 2013.

• Recognizes that bullying remains a problem in Hawaii schools, with children with disabilities being 2-3 times more likely to be victims of bullying than nondisabled peers.