HI HR11

Urges the Board of Education and Department of Education to support and implement afterschool programs as an equity strategy to combat COVID-19 learning loss.

Notes that McKinsey & Company projects students could lose five to nine months of learning, with disadvantaged students losing six to twelve months of learning by end of school year.

Cites that 74,000 children in Hawaii would enroll in afterschool programs if available, and that 99% of parents are satisfied with current programs while 90% support public funding.

Requests the Department of Education coordinate between offices and collaborate with community partners to ensure equitable access to afterschool programs targeting vulnerable students.

Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Chair of the Board of Education and Superintendent of Education.