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HI HB2739
Bill
Status
1/27/2016
Primary Sponsor
Roy Takumi
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AI Summary
HB 2739 Summary
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Appropriates general funds for fiscal year 2016-2017 to support the Department of Education's student travel program (specific amount not specified in bill text).
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Authorizes DOE to use appropriated funds to cover direct travel expenses for department school chaperones and provide scholarships for students unable to afford participation in educational travel.
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Responds to August 4, 2015 state ethics commission memorandum that prohibited teachers from accepting free travel benefits from tour companies while chaperoning student educational trips.
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Recognizes that teachers invest substantial personal time researching, planning, and implementing educational tours aligned with curriculum, and that funding chaperone travel expenses enables continued student access to these enriching academic experiences.
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Takes effect July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Student Travel; Department of Education (DOE); Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2/17/2016