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HI HB1461

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Souki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Education shall establish an alternative school program for juveniles in the justice system or other at-risk youth aged 14 or older who struggle in traditional school settings.

  • Program focus shall be concentrated on Leeward Oahu and metro-Honolulu areas.

  • Department of Education shall develop criteria and processes for enrollment, referral, and placement of youth in the alternative school program.

  • Appropriates unspecified funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 for facilities, curriculum, supplies, and staff hiring to support the program.

  • Act takes effect on July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Appropriation; Department of Education ($)

Last Action

The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/5/2015

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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