THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2014

 

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Chair

Senator Michelle N. Kidani, Vice Chair

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

 

DATE:

Monday, March 17, 2014

TIME:

3:00PM

PLACE:

Conference Room 414

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

HB 2597, HD2

(HSCR897-14)

Status & Testimony

RELATING TO TEACHERS.

Authorizes under the teacher national board certification incentive program an additional per year bonus for teachers who maintain current national board certification and teach at a school in a focus, priority, or superintendent's zone.  Deletes obsolete references.  Effective July 1, 2030.  (HB2597 HD2)

 

EDU, WAM

HB 1745, HD2

(HSCR843-14)

Status & Testimony

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes the State Public Charter School Commission to assess fees on non-state entities and individuals to help offset its operating costs.  Makes various amendments to the charter school law for clarity and consistency.  Effective July 1, 2030.  (HB1745 HD2)

 

EDU, WAM

HB 2576, HD1

(HSCR737-14)

Status & Testimony

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes a special fund for the development of charter school facilities.  Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who make contributions to the development of charter school facilities.  Appropriates funds for the Hawaii charter school facility development special fund.  Effective July 1, 2014. (HB2576 HD1)

 

EDU, WAM

HB 1971, HD2

(HSCR891-14)

Status & Testimony

RELATING TO LABOR.

Allows administrative, support, and instructional employees in charter schools to fully participate in the State's systems for certain employee benefits and additional supports and incentives offered by the Department of Education.  Appropriates funds.  Effective July 1, 2014.  (HB1971 HD2)

 

EDU, JDL/WAM

 

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

 

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Senator Jill N. Tokuda

Chair