THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2004
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION |
Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair |
Senator Gary L. Hooser, Vice Chair |
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MILITARY AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS |
Senator Cal Kawamoto, Chair |
Senator Willie C. Espero, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF JOINT HEARING
DATE: |
Wednesday, April 07, 2004 |
TIME: |
1:30 PM |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 212 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
JOINT HEARING FOR EDU/TMG COMMITTEES:
SCR 86/SR43 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE YOUTH OF THE FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES IN THE AREA TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY-BASED YOUTH PROGRAMS. |
EDU/TMG |
SCR 91/SR47 |
REQUESTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS FACED BY MILITARY IMPACTED SCHOOLS. |
EDU/TMG |
SCR 65/SR30 |
URGING HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO REFUND OR REIMBURSE TUITION MONEY TO STUDENT MEMBERS OF THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD OR MILITARY RESERVES WHO ARE DEPLOYED DURING A SCHOOL SESSION. |
EDU/TMG, WAM |
FOR EDU COMMITTEE HEARING ONLY:
SCR 48/SR22 |
SUPPORTING THE REBUILDING AND REFURBISHING OF STUDENT HOUSING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. |
EDU, WAM |
SCR 114 |
STRONGLY URGING THE GOVERNOR TO RELEASE THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARADISE PARK IN MANOA. |
EDU |
SCR 159/SR113 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I'S EFFORTS TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN HAWAIIAN STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I AND TO ESTABLISH A BASELINE FOR EVALUATION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN PROGRAMMING IN THE FUTURE, AND FURTHER REQUESTING THE CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I AT MANOA TO FORM A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE THE RESULTS OF THE AUDIT AND PLAN FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SERVICES TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN HAWAIIAN STUDENTS. |
EDU, JHW |
SCR 164/SR 84 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM TO INVOLVE STUDENTS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN HAWAII AND STUDENTS IN THE PROVINCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES WITH WHICH THE STATE HAS STATE-PROVINCE RELATIONSHIPS. |
EDU |
SCR 133/SR 71 |
REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION REVIEW AND REVISE POLICIES TO ENLARGE AND EXPAND REGULAR OPPORTUNITIES IN EACH DISTRICT FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE MEANINGFULLY BY EXPRESSING THEIR IDEAS AND SUPPORT OF IMPORTANT ISSUES IMPACTING EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT. |
EDU |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 45 copies 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
________________________________________ Senator Cal Kawamoto Chair |
________________________________________ Senator Norman Sakamoto Chair |