H.C.R. NO. 158 Summary

• Request Department of Education to report on state school facilities deemed vacant and appropriate for charter school use

• Request 14 additional state departments to report on currently occupied facilities, vacant rooms, and spaces suitable for charter schools by 20 days prior to the 2019 Regular Session

• Departments include Human Resources Development, Accounting and General Services, Attorney General, Budget and Finance, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Taxation, University of Hawaii, Health, Human Services, Land and Natural Resources, Agriculture, Business/Economic Development/Tourism, Transportation, Labor and Industrial Relations, and Public Safety

• Resolution highlights that Hawaii charter schools serve 10,900 students and have grown 160% since 2001-2002, but lack dedicated facilities funding unlike traditional public schools

• Resolution cites successful co-occupancy example between Kaimuki High School and SEEQS charter school, where SEEQS saves $150,000 annually in rent while Kaimuki receives a facilities use fee