Urging The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Address The State's School Bus Driver Shortage.
Impact
If enacted, H.R. 20 calls for the Department of Education to convene a working group to develop strategies to mitigate the school bus driver shortage. This group would consist of various stakeholders, including educational and transportation officials from different counties, with the aim of assessing and addressing the local challenges faced by the school bus system. The formation of this working group could lead to potential legislative proposals to improve recruitment and retention of bus drivers.
Summary
H.R. 20, a resolution introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives, seeks to address the urgent issue of school bus driver shortages across the state. The resolution emphasizes the importance of school bus services in facilitating student attendance, particularly for those living in rural and economically disadvantaged communities. It identifies a national trend of school bus driver shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw many drivers leave the profession due to health concerns or job instability. Recent surveys indicate that a significant percentage of school districts report severe shortages, with Hawaii being no exception.
Contention
While the resolution aims to develop a coordinated approach to a pressing issue, it may face challenges related to funding and resource allocation. One point of contention may be differing opinions on the effectiveness of potential solutions such as financial incentives for drivers or changes in working conditions. The diverse representation in the proposed working group suggests that various perspectives will be considered, but achieving consensus on the best course of action remains a critical hurdle.
Urging The Department Of Health To Convene An Informal Working Group To Assess The Registration And Monitoring Of All Group Living Facilities As Described In Section 46-4(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, Including Clean And Sober Homes.
Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Vegetation Management Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations Regarding Regulations That Define Property Owner Obligations To Perform Vegetation Management On Public And Private Property For Purposes Of Wildfire Risk Mitigation.
Urging The Department Of Health To Convene An Informal Working Group To Assess The Registration And Monitoring Of All Group Living Facilities As Described In Section 46-4(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, Including Clean And Sober Homes.
Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Make Recommendations On Solutions To Reduce Wildfire Risk And The Feasibility Of Establishing A Vegetation Management Program As It Relates To Landowners And Public Utilities.
Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Make Recommendations On Solutions To Reduce Wildfire Risk And The Feasibility Of Establishing A Vegetation Management Program As It Relates To Landowners And Public Utilities.
Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Vegetation Management Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations Regarding Regulations That Define Property Owner Obligations To Perform Vegetation Management On Public And Private Property For Purposes Of Wildfire Risk Mitigation.