THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
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COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION |
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Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair |
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Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC HOUSING |
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Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair |
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Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, January 28, 2008 |
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TIME: |
3:45 pm |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 225 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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EDU/HSP
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Provides educational stability for foster children by requiring decisions made on where a child will be enrolled for school be based on the best interests of the child. Requires that foster children, including those living outside the geographic area of the school district, receive services comparable to those for children living within the school district. Appropriates funds for school transportation services for foster children.
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HSP/EDU, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CENTER ON AGING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii center on aging research and education faculty positions and program expenses.
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HSP/EDU, WAM |
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RELATING TO NON-SCHOOL HOUR PROGRAMS. Appropriates TANF funds for non-school hour programs to be expended by the DOE, OYS, and the counties.
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HSP/EDU, WAM |
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RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. Appropriates funds for the Safe Haven after school program in the county of Hawaii.
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HSP/EDU, WAM |
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RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. Establishes the pono-plus program to provide a well-rounded after-school learning experience for our keiki. Appropriates funds for the program.
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HSP/EDU, WAM |
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RELATING TO JUVENILE COURT RECORDS. Allows limited disclosure of information from family court records on minors under family court jurisdiction pursuant to section 571(1); requires family court to notify public or private school officials registered with court of adjudication of minors for offenses for which court records become public; requires family court to notify public or private school officials of petitions filed with the court for minors accused of offenses that would be serious crimes under penal code; requires that disclosed information remain confidential.
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HSP/EDU, JDL |
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EDU ONLY |
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RELATING TO THE STATE OF HAWAII SECTION 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM. To provide taxpayers a state tax deduction for contributions to Hawaii’s college savings program.
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EDU, EDT, WAM |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit testimony in one of the following ways at least 24 hours prior to the hearing:
· In person: 1 copy of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 230, State Capitol.
· By fax: Testimony may 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 which committee the testimony is being submitted and the date and time of the hearing.
· By Email: Testimony may be emailed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Legislature's Public Access Room at testimony@capitol.hawaii.gov. Please indicate to which committee the testimony is being submitted and the date and time of the hearing. Email sent to individual offices or any other Senate office will not be accepted.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.
Please note: Documents made available through the Testimony hyperlink(s) above may not be posted until the start of the hearing.
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 586-6842.
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________________________________________ Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland Chair |
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________________________________________ Senator Norman Sakamoto Chair |