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SYNOPSIS OF 2007 LEGISLATIVE REPORTS
- Reports on the bills and resolutions passed in the 2006, Regular Session, Hawaii State Legislature:
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BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS |
REPORT REQUESTED |
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Teacher Housing Program, Transfer to DOE
SB 639, SD2, HD1, CD1(SLH 2005) |
Feasibility report on DOE's capacity to assume HCDCH teacher housing responsibilities. |
| 2. |
Annualized and Projected Report on Revenues, Expenditures and Number of Meals to be Served
HB 100, HD1, SD1, CD1, Part III, Section 48(SLH 2005)
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Report on year-to-date revenues and expenditures by all means of financing as of November 30, annualized projections on revenues and expenditures by means of financing, and annualized projections on estimated lunches to be served by categories. |
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CIP and R & M Programs Transfer
HB 100, HD1, SD1, CD1, Part VII, Section 168
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Report on CIP and R & M programs transfer of positions and funds between DAGS and DOE for the period of Dec. 1 to Nov. 30 of the previous year.
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| 4. |
Standards-Based Curriculum
SB 3059, SD2, HD1, CD1, Act 301 |
Report annual progress on the process of aligning course materials for all grades w/HCPS and federal educational standards, and on any vendor selected to provide its software program(s). Also a second report on: (1) assessment of the implementation of articulated and aligned S-B curricula in schools and complexes; (2) performance and competency indicators of student achievement; (3) a plan for a complex-by-complex development and implementation of a S-B curriculum; (4) resource requirements and timeline to implement curriculum; and (5) any need to contract with a curricular developer or consultant. |
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Early Childhood Education
SB 3101, SD2, HD2, CD1, Act 259 |
Establishes an early learning educational taskforce to develop a five-year plan with annual increments for a coherent, comprehensive, and sustainable early learning system. Interim progress report in planning early learning programs for four-year olds with optimal use of public resources, including proposed legislation. Also, a final report of its progress, findings, and recommendations, including any additional proposed legislation. |
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December 1, 2006 Report on the Work of the Second Committee on Weights
HB 1900, HD1, SD1, CD1, Section 47.1, Act 160
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Report on the work of the second committee on weights, including WSF adopted for FY'07-'08 by the BOE, weighted characteristics, and other factors used in determining the formula. |
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Superintendent's Fund
HB 1900, HD1, SD1, CD1, Section 47.2, Act 160
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Report on expenditures approved by the Superintendent and made by the schools. |
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State Budget - Energy Reduction Efforts
HB 1900,HD1,SD1,CD1, Section 168.5, Act 160
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Report on: (1) energy consumption for the past two years; (2) steps taken to inventory, investigate, plan, and implement energy reduction efforts; and (3) a plan or alternatives to reduce energy consumption in the future. |
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Relating to Energy
HB 2175,HD2,SD2,CD1, Section 2, Act 96
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Appropriates funds to develop and implement a photo voltaic, net energy metered pilot project in public schools; and requires an interim report (in 2007) and final report (in 2008).
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| 10 |
Relating to Energy.
HB 2175,HD2,SD2,CD1, Section 11, Act 96
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Report identifying projects that need GO bond funding. |
11.
(was #8) |
McKinley High School Physical Education and Athletic Facilities
HCR 75, SD1 |
Report findings regarding subject matter including conceptual design of proposed facilities, availability of and need for infrastructure, feasibility of design-build process, time-line, costs, and different models to encourage public-private partnerships.
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- Required annual reports:
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ANNUAL REPORTS |
REPORT REQUESTED |
| 1. |
Mandatory Expulsion Policy for Possession of a Firearm SY 2005-06
Section 302A-1134, HRS |
Annual report on number of students excluded, types of firearms found in their possession and the schools from which they were excluded. |
| 2. |
(b) Accountability System
(c) Educational Assessment and Accountability; Annual Reports
(d) School-by-School Expenditure Report
Section 302A-1004, HRS |
Report of the specifics of the implementation of the comprehensive accountability system, as well as the fiscal requirements and legislative actions necessary to maintain and improve the accountability system.
Report on:
1) Results of school-by-school assessment of educational outcomes;
2) Summaries of each school's standards implementation design;
3) Summaries of demographic make-up of schools;
4) Comparisons of conditions affecting Hawaii schools vs. other states;
5) Other such assessments deemed appropriate by the BOE.
1) The financial analysis of expenditures by the department with respect to the following areas:
(A) Instruction, including face-to-face teaching, and classroom materials;
(B) Instructional support, including pupil, teacher and program support;
(C) Operations, including non-instructional pupil services, facilities and business services;
(D) Other commitments, including contingencies, capital improvement projects, out-of-district obligations, and legal obligations;
(E) Leadership, including school management, program and operations management, and district management.
2) The measures of accuracy, efficiency, and productivity of the DOE, districts and schools in delivering resources to the classroom and the student.
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| 3. |
Annual Report on the Teacher Education Coordinating Committee
Section 304A-302, HRS |
Report on activities relating to:
1) The development of strong teacher training programs at accredited institutions of higher learning in Hawaii and;
2) Addressing issues and concerns regarding teacher preparation and other educational matters related to improving education in the State of Hawaii.
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| 4. |
Incentive and Innovation Grant Trust Fund
Section 302A-301, HRS |
Annual report on operations of the Grant Award and Review Panel. |
| 5. |
Classification/Compensation Appeals Board
Section 302A-620, HRS |
Even-numbered years' report on the classification/compensation plan and related cost. |
| 6. |
Federal and Trust Funds
Section 29-25, HRS |
Annual report on the exact amount and specific nature of federal impact aid, U.S. Department of Defense funds, and federal indirect overhead reimbursements received. |
| 7. |
Federal Grant Search, Development, and Application Revolving Fund
Section 302A-1405, HRS |
Annual report on the status of federal grant search, development and application revolving fund. |
| 8. |
Carry over of Funds
Section 37-41.5, HRS |
Annual report to the Director of B&F identifying the total amount of funds to be carried over to the next fiscal year.
Annual report on total amount of funds and on a school-by-school basis. |
| 9. |
Transfers of Appropriated Funds and Positions
Section 37-74 (d) HRS Act 51 (SLH 2004) |
Quarterly reports to Governor on subject matter and annual report to Governor and Legislature.
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| 10. |
School-level Minor R & M Accounts
Section 302A-1504 |
Report to Director of Finance 90 days after close of FY on funds in each school account and carryover to next FY. |
| 11. |
Hawaii 3Rs School Repair and Maintenance Fund
Act 309 (SLH 2001)/, Act 213 (SLH 2004)/Act 51, SB 3238, SD2, HD2, CD1, Part VIII, Section 45
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Annual report of progress of Hawaii School R & M fund.
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| 12. |
Annual Report for: State Educational Repair and Maintenance (Note: responses for items 12, 13, & 14 combined)
Act 316, SB 1577, Section 2, (SLH 2001)/Act 51, Section 50, (SLH 2004)
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Annual report of account finances and status of R & M projects undertaken. Project expenditures shall be posted electronically on the Internet within 30 days of each project's completion. |
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School Physical Plant Operations and Maintenance Account (Note: responses for items 12, 13, & 14 combined)
Act 316, SB 1577, Section 2, (SLH 2001)/Act 51, Section 51, (SLH 2004)
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Annual report of account finances and status of R & M projects undertaken. Project expenditures shall be posted electronically on the Internet and update them quarterly.
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| 14. |
Six-Year Program and Financial Plan for School R & M. (Note: responses for items 12, 13, & 14 combined)
Act 316, SB 1577, Section 3, (SLH 2001)/, Act 51, Section 50 , (SLH 2004)
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Report on Six-Year Program and Financial Plan for School R & M including annual funding requirements. Also develop and maintain facilities physical analysis report for each public school posted electronically on the Internet. |
| 15. |
Transfer of Certain Rights, Powers, Functions, Duties, and Resources to DOE
• Also: Appendicies
Act 51, SB 3238, SD2, HD2, CD1, Part VII, Section 42, (SLH 2004), Act 225, SB 2720, SD2, HD1, CD1, (SLH 2006) - Amendments
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Report on convening of an interagency working group and its development of comprehensive plans for transferring certain rights, powers, functions, duties, and resources, including positions, from other state departments. |
| 16.
| Implementation of Two-Tier Kindergartens
Act 219, SB 17, SD1, HD1, CD2, (SLH 2004)
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Report on findings and recommendations regarding implementation of the two-tier junior kindergarten and kindergarten program. |
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| Reallocation of Vacant Positions
Section 302A-1115 |
Annual report on reallocations to Budget & Finance. |
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| State Educational Facilities Improvement Special Fund
Section 36-32, HRS |
Annual report concerning a financial statement of the special fund and the status of projects undertaken.
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| February, 2007 Report on the Medicaid School-based Claiming Program
SB 1394,SD2,HD2,CD1, Act 141 (2005)
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Report annually on the DOE's effort to establish and implement a federal maximization program for Medicaid-eligible health services that it provides to Hawaii's school-aged children. |
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