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HI SCR168
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Education to implement ocean and water safety education programs for elementary school students in Hawaii.
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Programs may be delivered through partnerships with external organizations or other state departments.
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Required curriculum must include rip current awareness, ocean safety tips, and proper swimming techniques at a minimum.
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Cites national drowning data showing an average of 3,536 fatal unintentional drownings annually in the United States from 2005-2014, with one in five drowning deaths involving children age 14 and younger.
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Directs transmission of the resolution to the Board of Education Chairperson and Superintendent of Education.
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Education To Implement Ocean And Water Safety Education Programs For Elementary School Students.
Department of Education
Last Action
Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 53
4/10/2018