HI SCR195

Request the Department of Education, State Public Charter School Commission, and Hawaii Public Charter Schools Network to commission a new study updating the school impact fee formula and differentiating land requirements between greenfield development and urban redevelopment.

Require the three entities to establish criteria for identifying appropriate locations for vertical school development in transit-oriented areas, particularly along the Honolulu rail transit route.

Allow vertical school development to include construction of new Department of Education schools or use of space in privately owned buildings rather than requiring large land dedications.

Direct submission of findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2016 Regular Session convening.

Request the report include any appropriation requests necessary to complete the study.