STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1883
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2005
RE: H.C.R. No. 199
Honorable Robert Bunda
President of the Senate
Twenty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2005
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Education and Military Affairs, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 199 entitled:
"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF PACIFIC RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION AND LEARNING IN HAWAII AND SUPPORTING ITS DESIGNATION AS AN "EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to recognize the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL) and support its designation as an educational service agency.
Testimony was not accepted for this measure.
Your Committee finds that the research and development of educational resources and materials by PREL has proven to be valuable in promoting educational excellence for children. PREL is a non-profit corporation that provides educational support programs in Hawaii and throughout the Pacific. Designating PREL as an educational service agency (ESA) would allow the corporation to access federal education support funds under laws such as the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). As there are no ESAs in Hawaii, PREL would be able to apply for the additional federal funds to design and coordinate support services to Hawaii schools. This would also bring a positive effect for schools struggling to meet the requirements of NCLB.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education and Military Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 199, and recommends its adoption.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education and Military Affairs,
____________________________ NORMAN SAKAMOTO, Chair |
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