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HI HR30

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Lowen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Board of Education to create guidelines for incorporating climate change education into Hawaii's public schools curriculum.

  • Cites multiple climate change impacts including sea level rise, coral bleaching, marine ecosystem damage, increased drought and wildfires, and disease vector expansion.

  • References Act 286 (passed in 2012) as addressing the need for climate change education.

  • Notes that younger generations are experiencing climate change effects and that education on the topic will help them adapt and develop solutions.

  • Directs transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the Chairperson of the Board of Education.

Legislative Description

Urging The Board Of Education To Create Guidelines For Incorporation Of Climate Change Education Into The Curriculum Of Hawaii's Public Schools.

Urging the Board of Education to create guidelines for incorporation of climate change education into the curriculum of Hawaii's

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/6/2017

Committee Referrals

Education3/29/2017
Energy & Environmental Protection3/2/2017

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