Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR233

Introduced
3/7/25  

Caption

Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop Indoor Athletic Courts And Gymnasiums At Elementary Public Schools.

Impact

If implemented, this resolution would significantly impact state educational policies by enhancing physical education infrastructure. The addition of indoor gymnasiums would not only provide students with opportunities for regular physical activity but also serve as multi-purpose spaces for school assemblies and events. This aligns with the state's goals of promoting a healthy and active lifestyle among students and fostering environments conducive to learning and community engagement.

Summary

SCR233, introduced in the Thirty-third Legislature of Hawaii, requests the Department of Education to develop indoor athletic courts and gymnasiums at elementary public schools. The resolution highlights the importance of physical education and athletic activities as integral parts of a student's education, contributing to their health and well-being. Given Hawaii's unpredictable weather, the resolution underscores the necessity of indoor facilities to facilitate uninterrupted physical education and athletic programs.

Contention

While the bill may not have explicit contentious points, discussions around educational funding and resource allocation for such constructions may arise. Potential concerns regarding prioritizing facilities based on school size and geographic location could lead to debates about equity in educational resources among different districts. Stakeholders will likely express varying opinions on how best to utilize state resources to achieve these improvements across Hawaii’s public education system.

Companion Bills

HI SR209

Same As Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop Indoor Athletic Courts And Gymnasiums At Elementary Public Schools.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR161

Requesting The Department Of Education To Rename Noelani Elementary School To President Barack Obama Noelani Elementary School In Honor Of United States President Barack Obama.

HI SCR153

Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Develop A Written Plan For Every Public School Elementary, Middle, And High School To Provide A Unit Of Instruction In Asian American And Pacific Islander History As Part Of Their Required Curriculum, Commencing With The 2024-2025 School Year.

HI SCR200

Declaring That Bullying Is A Matter Of Statewide Concern; Requesting The Department Of Education To Update Its Rules And Policies To Address Bullying; And Requesting The Hawaii State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Convene A Task Force To Address The Bullying Of Disabled Children.

HI SCR50

Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement A Statewide Behavioral Health Curricula Plan For Public School Students In Grades Kindergarten Through Twelve.

HI SCR42

Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study On The Implementation Of Later School Start Times.

HI SCR19

Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide A Report To The Legislature Regarding Public-school Class Sizes.

HI SCR56

Requesting The Board Of Education To Review Various Programs And Subject Matter Areas For Implementation In Public Schools.

HI SCR88

Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Wellness Visit For Any Child Who Has Been Removed From A Department Of Education School To Be Homeschooled.

HI HCR122

Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Develop A Written Plan For Every Public School Elementary, Middle, And High School To Provide A Unit Of Instruction In Asian American And Pacific Islander History As Part Of Their Required Curriculum, Commencing With The 2024-2025 School Year.

HI SCR165

Urging The Department Of Education To Start High Schools No Earlier Than 9:00 A.m. And Elementary And Middle Schools No Earlier Than 8:30 A.m.

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HI SR209

Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop Indoor Athletic Courts And Gymnasiums At Elementary Public Schools.

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