S.C.R. NO. 140 Summary

• Department of Education is requested to review policies regarding recruitment of experienced and qualified teachers from outside the system.

• Current policy limits credit for outside teaching experience to a maximum of 6 years regardless of actual years of experience.

• Resolution seeks particular consideration for eliminating the cap on credit for years of teaching outside the Department of Education.

• Addresses teacher shortage crisis by proposing that experienced teachers be offered pay commensurate with their qualifications and years of service to fill vacant positions.

• Certified copies to be transmitted to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Board of Education Chair, Superintendent of Education, and Hawaii State Teachers Association President.