HI HR98

Urges the Department of Education to reassign students from Honokai Hale and Ko Olina to the Nanakuli Complex instead of the Kapolei Complex, effective with the 2021-2022 academic year.

Cites research showing school overcrowding reduces student achievement, increases stress, and negatively affects teacher morale and planning time.

Notes multi-tracked schools (used in Kapolei Complex) result in students scoring an average of 2% lower on national assessments and are more expensive long-term while harming family cohesion.

Identifies overcrowding in Kapolei Complex schools as partially caused by Department of Education assignments of students from Honokai Hale and Ko Olina.

Directs certified copies be sent to the Board of Education Chairperson, Superintendent of Education, and principals of schools in both the Kapolei and Nanakuli complexes.