Hawaii State Legislature
2005 Legislative Session

SB655

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Measure Title: RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Report Title: Repeal of New century charter schools cap.
Description: Repeals the current statutory "cap" of 25 new century charter schools and 23 conversion charter schools. Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to allow the Governor to appoint a voting member to the BOE from charter school parents, administrators, faculty and staff. Creates a new public charter schools statutory chapter, which authorizes the establishment of charter schools and sets forth powers, responsibilities, and administrative and governance provisions.
Package: Governor
Companion:HB546
Introducer(s): BUNDA (BR)
Current Referral:EDM, JHW, WAM

Date Status Text
1/24/2005SIntroduced.
1/26/2005SPassed First Reading.
1/31/2005SReferred to EDM, JHW, WAM.

$ = Appropriation measure
ConAm = Constitutional Amendment