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HI HR34
Resolution
Status
2/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Lowen
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AI Summary
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Urges the Hawaii Department of Education to prohibit the use of any pesticides or herbicides on school property.
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Cites health risks to children from pesticide and herbicide exposure, including links to cancer and asthma.
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Notes that childhood cancer rates and asthma incidence are increasing, with asthma being the leading cause of absenteeism among school children with chronic illnesses.
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Identifies exposure pathways including airborne pollen contamination and water runoff or groundwater contamination.
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Directs transmission of certified copies to the Chairperson of the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Education.
Legislative Description
Urging the Department of Education to not use any type of pesticide or herbicide on any school property.
Last Action
The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/21/2014