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HI HCR190

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

Derek Kawakami

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Department of Education and Hawaii High School Athletic Association to examine the feasibility of establishing Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a sanctioned high school sport
  • Cites Brazilian jiu-jitsu's educational benefits including teaching hard work, dedication, focus, loyalty, integrity, humility, and physical fitness to students
  • Notes the sport promotes camaraderie and unity through positive competitive interaction among participants
  • Requires the Department of Education to submit a report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2016 Regular Session convenes
  • Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Superintendent of Education and Executive Director of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association

Legislative Description

Jiu jitsu; DOE and HHSAA sanctioned sport

Last Action

Report adopted, referred to WAM.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means4/22/2015
Education4/10/2015
Finance3/31/2015
Education3/16/2015

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