HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2010
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi, Chair |
Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Vice Chair |
Rep. Joe Bertram, III |
Rep. Scott K. Saiki |
Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Maile S.L. Shimabukuro |
Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. K. Mark Takai |
Rep. Joey Manahan |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
Rep. Mark M. Nakashima |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
Rep. Karl Rhoads |
Rep. Kymberly Marcos Pine |
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION |
Rep. Jerry L. Chang, Chair |
Rep. Mark M. Nakashima, Vice Chair |
Rep. Lyla B. Berg |
Rep. Maile S.L. Shimabukuro |
Rep. Joe Bertram, III |
Rep. K. Mark Takai |
Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi |
Rep. Joey Manahan |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
Rep. Karl Rhoads |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
Rep. Scott K. Saiki |
Rep. Kymberly Marcos Pine |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010 |
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2:05 pm |
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Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO IMPROVE AWARENESS OF AND STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH DYSLEXIA.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ASSIST SCHOOLS TO ESTABLISH WALK + BIKE SCHOOL BUS PROGRAMS STATEWIDE.
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT A POLICY FOR THE INTEGRATION OF A PEDAGOGY OF ALOHA IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR IMPROVED LEARNING IN THE 21ST CENTURY.
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URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HASTEN ITS EFFORTS TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ENABLE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LAW GOVERNING CHARTER SCHOOLS.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING WI-FI INTERNET ACCESS ON SCHOOL BUSES.
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OFFER VERSUS SERVE CONCEPT TO ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE STATE TO FURTHER REDUCE FOOD AND MILK WASTE.
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REQUESTING A REPORT ON TO THE ESTIMATED COST, COST SAVINGS, AND IMPACT OF PROVIDING AND EXPANDING ONLINE INSTRUCTION THROUGH THE HAWAII VIRTUAL LEARNING NETWORK'S PROGRAMS AND COURSES.
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW |
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DECISION MAKING on the following measure that was previously heard on February 17, 2010 at 2:00pm (no testimony will be accepted.)
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ALLOW VACANT CLASSROOMS TO BE USED BY CHARTER SCHOOLS.
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· The date and time of the hearing;
· Measure number; and
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________________________________________ Rep. Roy Takumi Chair |
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