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HI SB1096
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) to facilitate redevelopment of public school lands identified by the Department of Education to generate revenue for modernizing and constructing twenty-first century schools.
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Establishes "public school lands" as lands under Department of Education management used for kindergarten, elementary, secondary schools, and public libraries, excluding federally-owned or privately-owned lands.
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Requires new schools to incorporate energy efficiency, sustainability measures, modern technology, flexible classroom designs, and community engagement processes in accordance with Department of Education specifications.
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Directs proceeds from leasing or redeveloping public school lands to be deposited into the school facilities special fund, less HCDA administrative costs not exceeding 15 percent of collected sums.
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Expands HCDA board membership to include seven voting members for public school facilities redevelopment decisions, including the superintendent of education, school design specialist, Hawaiian cultural specialist, and four at-large members, with effectiveness date of July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Twenty-first Century Schools; HCDA ($)
Last Action
The committee on EGH deferred the measure.
2/11/2013