Bill Text: HI SB2381 | 2018 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Relating To School Closures.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2018-04-17 - Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788). [SB2381 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2018-SB2381-Introduced.html
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THE SENATE |
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TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE, 2018 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to School Closures.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that each school's ability to cope with natural disasters and emergencies is unique, and that a quick and timely school closure could be the difference between a safe and unsafe evacuation for student and faculty. The legislature further finds that the school's principals is the most qualified administrator to make this decision in a timely fashion, and requiring additional procedures prior to closing the school, such as consulting with a complex area superintendent, could impede the timely evacuation of the school.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to give school principals the authority to close schools due to natural disasters without the express need to consult with the complex area superintendent.
SECTION 2. Chapter 302A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§302A- School closure. A school may be closed down due to natural disaster by the school principal if the school principal determines that the natural disaster creates unsafe conditions for students and faculty. The school principal may make this decision to close the school down without consultation and approval from the complex area superintendent."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
School Closure; Natural Disasters
Description:
Allows school principals to close the school due to natural disaster without needing to consult the complex area superintendent if conditions are deemed unsafe for students and faculty.
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