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HI HCR52

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

Adrian Tam

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Request the Office of the Governor to convene a task force to assess state agencies' anti-bullying policies and records of bullying incidents

  • Task force shall include one representative from the Department of Education, Department of Human Services, Department of Transportation, Department of Health, State Public Charter School Commission, and University of Hawaii, all with LGBTQ+ expertise

  • Task force shall invite additional members including youth advocates, teachers, youth, direct services providers, and parents/legal guardians

  • Task force shall develop model anti-bullying policies covering all forms of bullying including cyberbullying and harassment, and recommend curriculum changes addressing discrimination based on race, gender identity, religion, disability, ancestry, and sexual orientation

  • Task force shall recommend non-punitive interventions for students who commit bullying, such as counseling, restorative justice, and trauma-informed care, with findings due to the Legislature by January 2023

Legislative Description

Requesting The Office Of The Governor To Convene A Task Force To Assess Whether State Agencies' Anti-bullying Policies And Records Of Incidences Of Bullying Are Properly Updated And Effectively Utilized.

Task Force

Last Action

Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).

3/19/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/19/2021
Education3/4/2021

Full Bill Text

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