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Hawaii Senate Bill SCR211

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR211

Introduced
3/7/25  

Caption

Requesting The Department Of Education To Identify Schools Having Aging Equipment And Replace The Equipment With New And Modernized Equipment.

Impact

The resolution is expected to have a significant impact on state laws regarding the funding and operations of public schools. By directing the DOE to prioritize the replacement of aging school equipment, SCR211 aims to enhance the educational environment in Hawaii. The modernization of equipment may lead to improved learning outcomes and increased engagement among students, thereby addressing both educational and mental health needs, which are increasingly recognized as vital in the school setting.

Summary

Senate Concurrent Resolution SCR211 requests the Department of Education (DOE) to identify schools with aging equipment and to replace this equipment with modernized alternatives. The resolution underscores the necessity for upgraded equipment as an essential component of the education system for Hawaii. With over 152,000 students enrolled across 258 public schools, the resolution stresses that contemporary equipment is crucial to support not only the educational experience but also the overall well-being of students and staff.

Contention

While SCR211 advocates for the modernization of school equipment, there may be contention surrounding budgetary considerations and prioritization of funds. Critics may argue that resources could be better allocated towards other pressing educational needs or initiatives. Furthermore, the resolution opens discussions about the frequency and adequacy of state funding for capital improvements, which is frequently highlighted as a systemic challenge within Hawaii's public education funding framework.

Latest HI SCR211 Activity

View All Events: HI 2025 Regular Session SCR211

Companion Bills

HI SR185

Same As Requesting The Department Of Education To Identify Schools Having Aging Equipment And Replace The Equipment With New And Modernized Equipment.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR147

Requesting The Department Of Education To Report To The Legislature On The Number Of Public School Playgrounds That Include Playground Equipment Accessible To Students With Physical, Intellectual, Or Developmental Disabilities.

HI HR149

Requesting The Department Of Education To Report To The Legislature On The Number Of Public School Playgrounds That Include Playground Equipment Accessible To Students With Physical, Intellectual, Or Developmental Disabilities.

HI SCR185

Urging The Executive Office On Aging To Work In Concert With The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office, Hawaii Broadband Hui, And Aarp Hawaii, To Develop A Standard Training Workshop For Kupuna And Caregivers On How To Select And Purchase Appropriate Broadband Connectivity Equipment And Audio-visual Equipment Such As Tablets, And How To Operate Equipment To Access Telehealth Services.

HI SCR141

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Statewide Backlog Of Capital Improvement Repair And Maintenance Projects.

HI SCR92

Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The Department Of Education, To Produce A Plan For Adhering To School Counselor Best Practices.

HI SR169

Urging The Executive Office On Aging To Work In Concert With The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office, Hawaii Broadband Hui, And Aarp Hawaii, To Develop A Standard Training Workshop For Kupuna And Caregivers On How To Select And Purchase Appropriate Broadband Connectivity Equipment And Audio-visual Equipment Such As Tablets, And How To Operate Equipment To Access Telehealth Services.

HI SCR40

Requesting The Honolulu Police Department, In Conjunction With The Department Of Education, To Establish And Operate A Junior Police Program At Department Of Education High Schools.

HI SCR189

Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Determine The Implementation And Standards Of Various Sexual Health Education Policies Within The Department Of Education.

HI SCR65

Requesting The Department Of Education To Partner With The Hawaii State Teachers' Association And Teacher Education Programs At Local Universities And Colleges To Provide Pathways For School Support Personnel To Become Full-time Teachers.

HI SCR98

Requesting The Department Of Education To Partner With The Hawaii State Teachers Association And Teacher Education Programs At Local Universities And Colleges To Provide Pathways For School Support Personnel To Become Full-time Teachers.

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