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HI SB1341

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Act 4, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, which mandated the Department of Education's weekly reporting on schools with confirmed COVID-19 cases.

  • Eliminates weekly public reporting requirement citing privacy concerns for students and staff, risk of harassment and social discrimination, and difficulty in accurate case tracking due to prevalence of home testing.

  • Notes that the Department of Education ended mask requirements on school campuses as of August 1, 2022, following updated public health guidelines.

  • Maintains other mitigation strategies including hand washing hygiene promotion, staying home when sick, and vaccination promotion.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Department Of Education.

Department of Education

Last Action

Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.

12/11/2023

Committee Referrals

Education1/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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