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HI HR56

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/31/2021

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Marten

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Education is requested to create a landscape management plan to increase tree canopies on public school grounds

  • Plan should document existing inventory and talent related to landscaping and identify additional resources needed for implementation and sustainability

  • Plan should be updated every five years and include statewide timelines and deliverables

  • Resolution cites Hawaii's temperature increase of over two degrees since 1950 and notes that trees provide shade and cooling benefits to make outdoor school activities safer and more comfortable

  • Copies of the resolution must be transmitted to the Superintendent of Education and Chairperson of the Board of Education

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Education To Create A Landscape Management Plan With Goals To Increase Tree Canopies On Public School Grounds, Document Existing Inventory And Talent, And Identify Additional Resources Required To Implement And Sustain The Plan.

Department of Education

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

3/31/2021

Committee Referrals

Finance3/24/2021
Education3/9/2021

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