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HI SCR19

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Elefante

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Department of Education to open public school recreational facilities (pools, gyms, fields) for public use during non-peak hours and non-school days
  • Cites that 29% of U.S. residents lack walkable access to recreational amenities and 87% of surveyed people support equitable access to parks and recreation facilities
  • Notes that Hawaii residents, particularly in rural and low-income communities, face barriers to accessing public recreational facilities, reflecting broader income inequality
  • References Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 39, which already allows public school facilities for community use with online applications submitted at least 10 days in advance
  • Directs the Superintendent of Education to receive a certified copy of this concurrent resolution

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.

DOE

Last Action

Referred to EDU.

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Education3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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