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HI HB1043

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Scott Saiki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Cites privacy concerns and potential for harassment and discrimination against students and staff when COVID-19 case information is publicly disclosed.

  • Notes that mandatory indoor masking ended on August 1, 2022, and increased home testing has made accurate case reporting difficult.

  • States the department will continue enforcing mitigation strategies including hand hygiene, staying home when sick, and promoting vaccinations.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education3/10/2023
Education1/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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