THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2002
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COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION |
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Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair |
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Senator Avery B. Chumbley, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON LABOR |
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Senator Bob Nakata, Chair |
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Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF JOINT HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, March 15, 2002 |
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TIME: |
1:00 PM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 212 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
NOTE TO TESTIFIERS: Since these bills were previously heard and deliberated by the House committees, testifiers need not resubmit similar testimonies, unless there are significant changes to their positions.
JOINT EDU/LBR HEARING ONLY:
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HB 2165 HD1 (HSCR666-02) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Clarifies that the Hawaii teacher standards board has sole jurisdiction over all matters concerning the issuance and revocation of teacher licenses. (Companion: SB 2055 SD2) |
EDU/LBR, WAM |
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HB 2163 (HSCR566-02) |
RELATING TO REHIRING RETIRED TEACHERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Allows the DOE to rehire teachers who have been retired for at least one year. (Companion: SB 2012 SD1) |
EDU/LBR, WAM |
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HB 2037 HD2 (HSCR636-02) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION REFORM. Implements decentralization of education governance and management to the school-community level and other aspects of full education reform. (Companion: SB 2104) |
EDU/LBR, WAM |
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HB 2851 HD2 (HSCR637-02) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TEACHER STANDARDS BOARD. Establishes the Hawaii Administrator Standards Board to establish certification standards. Establishes the Hawaii School Administrator Standards Board Revolving Fund |
EDU/LBR, WAM |
EDU HEARING ONLY:
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HB 2558 HD1 (HSCR577-02) |
RELATING TO STUDENT LOANS FOR TEACHERS. Creates an incentive for students to become teachers and to ensure that these graduates teach in our public schools. (SB 2816 SD2) |
EDU, WAM |
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HB 2164 HD2 (HSCR468-02) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EDUCATOR LOAN PROGRAM. Amends provisions relating to the Hawaii educator loan program and Hawaii educator loan program special fund to clarify provisions and support teacher education and retention. (SB 2033 SD2) |
EDU, WAM |
APPROXIMATELY 2:00 PM:
EDU HEARING ONLY:
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HB 1959 HD1 (HSCR599-02) |
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION. Repeals the HOPE endowment special fund and transfers the remaining balance to the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund to be used for programs to support underrepresented students and promote diversity. (Companion: SB 2067 SD2) |
EDU, WAM |
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HB 2798 HD1 (HSCR580-02) |
RELATING TO SCHOLARSHIPS. Appropriates funds for scholarships to allow UH students who receive tuition waivers to claim the HOPE scholarship tax credit. |
EDU, WAM |
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HB 2235 HD2 (HSCR459-02) |
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Creates Pacific Center for Ecosystem Science. Appropriates funds. (Companion: SB 2579 SD1) |
EDU, WAM |
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HB 2718 HD1 (HSCR458-02) |
RELATING TO GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the University of Hawaii to improve its physical facilities. ) |
EDU, WAM |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.
Persons wishing to testify for the JOINT EDU/LBR bills should submit 45 copies and 30 copies for the EDU ONLY bills of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 213, State Capitol 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.
Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6729.
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________________________________________ Senator Bob Nakata Chair |
________________________________________ Senator Norman Sakamoto Chair |
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