HI SCR127

Encourages the Department of Education, complex areas, and charter schools to implement school-wide restorative justice practices in Hawaii's public and charter schools

Identifies restorative justice as a values-based approach that builds relationships, resolves conflicts, and creates equitable learning environments as an alternative to suspension and expulsion

Notes that restorative justice practices have been shown to reduce problem behavior, improve school climate, and increase student achievement, attendance, and graduation rates

Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Chairperson of the Board of Education, Superintendent of Education, and Chairperson of the State Charter School Commission