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HI HB1043
Bill
Status
3/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Scott Saiki
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AI Summary
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Repeals Act 4, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, which required the Department of Education to publish weekly reports on schools with confirmed COVID-19 cases among students, staff, or affiliated individuals.
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Cites privacy concerns and potential for harassment and discrimination against students and staff when COVID-19 case information is publicly disclosed.
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Notes that mandatory indoor masking ended on August 1, 2022, and increased home testing has made accurate case reporting difficult.
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States the department will continue enforcing mitigation strategies including hand hygiene, staying home when sick, and promoting vaccinations.
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Takes effect on June 30, 3000.
Legislative Description
Relating To The Department Of Education.
Department of Education
Last Action
Referred to EDU, JDC.
3/10/2023