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HI HB1904

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Justin Woodson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new exception to school service area attendance requirements for children whose parent or guardian is transferring to a military installation in Hawaii on active military duty with an official military order.

  • Department of Education must accept enrollment applications upon receipt of military orders, subject to available space.

  • Parent or guardian must electronically provide proof of one of three address types: pending/current temporary on-base billeting, agreement to purchase/construct/lease dwelling locally, or waitlisted/pending/current occupancy in federal government housing.

  • Parent or guardian must provide proof of residence and required documents within ten days after arrival date on military orders; child may continue at same school through end of school year if relocating from temporary to permanent military housing.

  • Complex area superintendent must coordinate with parent/guardian and previous school to ensure timely exchange of records and services for children eligible for special education or disability accommodations under federal law.

Legislative Description

Relating To Education.

Department of Education

Last Action

Referred to EDU/PSM, JDC.

3/7/2024

Committee Referrals

Education3/7/2024
Education2/12/2024
Corrections, Military, & Veterans1/24/2024

Full Bill Text

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