HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2020
|
Rep. Justin H. Woodson, Chair |
|
Rep. Mark J. Hashem, Vice Chair |
|
Rep. Sean Quinlan, Vice Chair |
|
Rep. Lynn DeCoite |
Rep. Takashi Ohno |
|
Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson |
Rep. David A. Tarnas |
|
Rep. Dale T. Kobayashi |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
|
Rep. Dee Morikawa |
Rep. Val Okimoto |
|
Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson, Chair |
|
Rep. Stacelynn K.M. Eli, Vice Chair |
|
Rep. Linda Ichiyama |
Rep. Sean Quinlan |
|
Rep. Lisa Kitagawa |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
|
Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
Rep. Lauren Matsumoto |
NOTICE OF HEARING
|
DATE: |
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 |
|
TIME: |
1:59 p.m. |
|
PLACE: |
Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
|
RELATING TO STANDARDIZED TESTING. Requires each complex area superintendent to submit an annual report to the Board of Education on the number of standardized tests required for each school within the complex area and the amount of instructional time devoted to such tests. Requires the Board of Education to inform students and their parents or guardians of ability to opt out of standardized tests. Removes standardized test results as an evaluation metric on performance reviews for teachers or educational officers.
|
LHE/LAB, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Establishes within the Department of Education a Workforce Readiness Program to provide opportunities for students to earn associate degrees, workforce development diplomas, pre-apprenticeship certificates, and other industry-recognized certificates. Requires the department to designate schools, including adult community schools, to participate in the program. Appropriates funds.
|
LHE/LAB, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR ON-SITE EARLY CHILDHOOD FACILITIES. Establishes an income tax credit for employers who create on-site early childhood facilities. Establishes and appropriates funds for 1.0 FTE on-site early childhood facility coordinator position. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020.
|
LHE/LAB, FIN |
|
|
|
|
|
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony should indicate:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
While every effort will be made to incorporate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.
Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 5 copies (including an original) to Room 304 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For testimony less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 808-586-6381 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (for Neighbor Islander without a computer to submit testimony through the website); or
WEB: For testimony less than 20MB in size, transmit from http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/submittestimony.aspx.
Testimony submitted will be placed on the legislative website. This public posting of testimony on the website should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6215 or email your request for an interpreter to [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
|
________________________________________ Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson Chair |
|
________________________________________ Rep. Justin H. Woodson Chair |
|
|
|
|