STAND. COM. REP. NO.675

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2003

RE: S.B. No. 339

S.D. 1

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2003

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred S.B. No. 339, S.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to establish a temporary council on educational data and accountability indicators to be administratively attached to the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii.

Specifically, this bill requires the council on educational data and accountability indicators to:

(1) Develop an independent set of measurable and understandable educational indicators designed to assist state policymakers in understanding the status and effectiveness of Hawaii's public education system;

(2) Compile a database of longitudinal data collected and analyzed;

(3) Submit reports of its findings and recommendations; and

(4) Post all of its reports on an internet web site.

Your Committee finds that a council comprised of interested stakeholders can work collaboratively to analyze complex information and data and provide policymakers and the public with an objective assessment of Hawaii's public education system. Your Committee finds that a statewide effort will help to further the State's P-20 initiative and ensure a quality educational experience for Hawaii's public school students.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 339, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair