SYNOPSIS OF 2012 LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

A. Reports on the bills and resolutions passed in the
2011 Regular Session, Hawaii State Legislature

	AUTHORIZING INSTRUMENT	SUBJECT	REPORT OR ACTION REQUESTED
2	HB 0200,HD1,SD1,CD1 Section 41 Act 164(SLH2011)	Relating to the State Budget HB 0200,HD1,SD1,CD1 Section 41 Act 164(SLH2011)	Report on EDN 400 special funds appropriation for school support detailing each permanent and non-permanent CIP related positions by number, position, title, and compensation (including fringe benefits).
3	HB 0200,HD1,SD1,CD1 Section 47 Act 164(SLH2011)	Relating to the State Budget	Quarterly report on the progress made of all DOE's CIP appropriations, and for each active project, provide information on total appropriation amount, lapse amount to date, expenditures to date, unalloted amount, allotment. Nov 2011 Apr 2012
4	HB 0200,HD1,SD1,CD1 Section 130 Act 164(SLH2011)	Relating to the State Budget	Quarterly report of FY2011-12 and FY2012-13 on cases and incidents resulting in any audit or investigation including information on beginning and end dates, type of, and summary of investigations. Personal identifiable information shall be redacted.
5	HB200,HD1,SD1,CD1 Section 131 Act 164(SLH2011)	Relating to the State Budget HB200,HD1,SD1,CD1 Section 131 Act 164(SLH2011)	No funds for FY2012-13 shall be expended for home-to-school transportation costs not mandated by state or federal law, provided the DOE report on comprehensive analysis of alternatives for providing student transportation, cost-benefit analysis of each alternative, prioritized transportation routes, examination of fee schedules and pricing strategies, evaluation of other jurisdiction programs, and recommendations including actual costs of all services.
6	HB 0200,HD1,SD1,CD1 Section 132 Act 164(SLH2011)	Relating to the State Budget (HB 0200,HD1,SD1,CD1 Section 132 Act 164(SLH2011))	Report on STEM and creative media programs. Refer to budget proviso detail requirements of the report.
7	HB 0945,HD2,SD1,CD1 Act 52(SLH2011)	Relating to School Year and Instructional Time	Report on the following for public schools excluding charter and multi-track schools which shall implement a school year of 180 days and: (1) For SY2011-12: 50% elementary schools shall implement 915 student instructional hours; (2) For SY2012-13: All elementary schools have 915 hours; (3) For SY2014-16: All secondary schools shall implement 990 hours; (4) For SY2016-18: All public schools shall implement 180 days school year, excluding PD days negotiated, including 1080 student instructional hours for both elementary and secondary school grades. The BOE shall adopt policies and procedures and may grant a waiver to any individual school subject to the student instructional hours or 180 days school year requirement.
8	SB 2004 Act 179 (SLH 2008)	Relating to Education	Annual report on total number of requests for a due process hearing relating to the reimbursement of costs for a child's placement filed by a parent or guardian of a child with a disability.
9	SB 2117,SD1 Act 31 (SLH 2010)	Relating to Repeal of School-level Minor Repair and Maintenance Account	Report on total amount of funds in the school-level minor repairs and maintenance special fund that will carry over to the next fiscal year and submit to the Director of Finance and Legislature.
10	SB 2878 Act 14 (SLH 2008, Special Session)	Relating to Early Learning	Annual report to Legislature and Early Learning Council on number of classrooms suitable for programs and services in the early learning system and cost of renovating those classrooms to meet standards.
11	SCR 079,SD1 (2011)	Requesting the BOE to review its by-laws and policies and applicable administrative rules and statutes to improve the effectiveness of the educational delivery system	Report on findings to BOE by-laws and policies including changes.
12	SCR 140,SD1 (2010)	Requesting the DOE to Respond to KPMG's Recommendations Regarding Improvements to the Department's Operations and Workflow	Report on subject matter. Annual report for 2012 Legislative Session. Annual report for 2013 Legislative Session.
13	SCR 145 (2011)	Requesting the BOE and DOE to collaborate with parent organizations to develop statewide policies for family engagement for Hawaii's public schools	Report on findings and recommendations regarding subject matter.

B. Required Annual Reports

	AUTHORIZING INSTRUMENT	SUBJECT	REPORT OR ACTION REQUESTED
1	HB 0019 Act 245 (SLH 2007)	Relating to Education HB 0019 Act 245 (SLH 2007)	Annual report on implementation of the school impact fees act.
14	Section 29-25, HRS	Federal and Trust Funds	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.
15	Section 36-32, HRS	State Educational Facilities Improvement Special Fund	Report on the financial statement of the special fund, lease payments for schools account established, and the status of projects undertaken pursuant to this section.
16	Section 36-35	State Educational Facilities Repair and Maintenance Account	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.
17	Section 37-41.5, HRS	Carry over of Funds	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.
18	Section 37-74 (d) HRS Act 051 (SLH 2004)	Transfers Performed Between Programs and Agencies Transfers of Appropriated Funds and Positions	Quarterly reports to Governor on subject matter and annual report to Governor and Legislature.
19	Section 302A-1004, HRS for: (b) Comprehensive Accountability System	(b) Comprehensive Accountability System	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.
21	Section 302A-1004, HRS for: (d) School-by-School Expenditure Report	(d) School-by-School Expenditure Report	Financial analysis of expenditures by the department.
22	Section 302A-1134, HRS	Mandatory Expulsion Policy for Possession of a Firearm SY 2010 - 2011	Annual report on number of students excluded, types of firearms found in their possession and the schools from which they were excluded.
23	Section 302A-1312	Six-Year Program and Financial Plan for School R & M	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.
24	Section 302A-1405, HRS	Federal Grant Search, Development, and Application Revolving Fund	Annual report on the status of federal grant search, development and application revolving fund.
25	Section 304A-302, HRS	Annual Report on the Teacher Education Coordinating Committee	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.
26	Section 317-6, HRS	Secondary School Student Conference	Evaluation report of conference proceedings including specific recommendations for action.
27	SB 2290 Act 135 (SLH 2006)	Personal Information Security Breach Notification	Any government agency must submit a written report of a security breach at the government agency to the Legislature.
28	SB 2292 Act 136 (SLH 2006)	Unauthorized Access Due to or After Disposal of Personal Information	Any government agency must submit a written report of a material occurrence of unauthorized access to personal information records in connection with or after its disposal by or on behalf of the government agency.
29	SB 2293 Act 137 (SLH 2006)	Notification of Social Security Number Disclosure	Report nature of incident, number of individuals affected, procedures implemented; Effective July 1, 2007

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