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HI SCR162

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Chang

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Encourages the Department of Education, Hawaii Association of Independent Schools, Hawaii State Public Charter School Commission, Hawaii Homeschool Association, University of Hawaii System, Hawaii Pacific University, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, and Chaminade University of Honolulu to partner with Debate Hawaii and Hawaii Speech League to promote debate events for high school and higher education students.

  • Designates the House of Representatives Committee on Legislative Management to coordinate the debates and select a panel comprised of legislators, legislative aides, or community leaders to judge student participants.

  • Requires the panel to choose debate topics that are current and relevant to Hawaii and the Nation.

  • Specifies that debates be held at the Hawaii State Capitol and conducted following the rules of the Legislature.

  • Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to education officials, university leaders, and debate organization heads.

Legislative Description

Encouraging The Department Of Education, High School Associations, And Higher Education Institutions In Hawaii In Partnership With Debate Organizations To Work With The House Of Representatives Committee On Legislative Management To Promote Events For Students To Debate On Current Issues Affecting Hawaii And The Nation.

Students

Last Action

Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-30-17.

5/30/2017

Committee Referrals

Higher Education4/13/2017
Education4/3/2017
Education3/15/2017

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