HI SCR95

Encourages the Board of Education and Department of Education to establish a coordinated magnet school program for Kalaheo High School and Kailua High School

Directs the two schools to develop separate areas of curriculum specialization to complement education choices for students in the region

Allows students at both schools to enroll in classes at either school based on their interests, with schools providing transportation to facilitate enrollment and attendance

Cites research indicating magnet schools increase student engagement, graduation rates, and achievement scores while narrowing achievement gaps for minority students

Notes that funding allocations to both schools under the weighted student formula are insufficient for each to provide full advanced placement programs independently