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HI SCR129
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Health to conduct education, outreach, and vaccination drives at Hawaii schools with vaccination rates under 50%, prioritizing schools with rates under 30%, starting at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.
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Directs the Department of Health to partner with the Department of Education to develop a long-term program to counter vaccine hesitancy and increase vaccination rates across Hawaii's schools.
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Requests the Department of Health submit a report to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2026 Regular Session convening, including recommendations on funding and administrative restructuring needed to implement the program.
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Notes that in the 2023-2024 school year, 17.09% of students had no immunization record or were missing immunizations, and some private schools had non-vaccination rates exceeding 60%.
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Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Superintendent of Education and Director of Health.
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Health To Undertake Preliminary Education, Outreach, And Vaccination Drive Efforts At Schools In Hawaii With Vaccination Rates Under Fifty Percent, Prioritizing Schools With Vaccination Rates Under Thirty Percent, Beginning At The Start Of The 2025-2026 School Year.
Department of Health
Last Action
Referred to HHS.
3/12/2025