HI HR69

Requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to study the feasibility of dividing Hawaii's Department of Education into two or more local educational agencies.

Study must examine effects of such division on the state's public education system, including potential gains or losses of federal funding.

Report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation must be submitted to the Legislature at least 20 days before the 2015 Regular Session convenes.

Rationale includes that multiple local educational agencies would be eligible to apply for federal grants, potentially drawing additional resources to Hawaii's public schools.