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HI HB1601
Bill
Status
1/25/2017
Primary Sponsor
Roy Takumi
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AI Summary
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Appropriates unspecified general revenues to the Department of Education for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to support the Turnaround Arts program in partnership with Hawaii Arts Alliance.
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Funds shall be expended through a contract between the Department of Education and Hawaii Arts Alliance to support the Turnaround Arts program.
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Turnaround Arts is a federal initiative that brings arts education to low-performing elementary and middle schools; in Hawaii, three schools participate: Kalihi Kai Elementary, Kamaile Academy, and Waianae Elementary.
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The program currently serves 2,036 students and 175 teachers and administrators in Hawaii, with the goal of expanding to additional schools.
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Act takes effect on July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Relating To Education.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2/14/2017