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HI SCR19

HI SCR19
Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.


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Introduced
03/04/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RESOLUTION Requesting the department of education to make available RECREATIONAL FACILITIES to the public during non-peak HOURS and non-school days.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution requests the Hawaii Department of Education to make public school recreational facilities, such as pools, gyms, and fields, available for public use during times when schools are not in session or during non-peak hours. The resolution is motivated by data showing that 29% of U.S. residents lack walkable access to recreational amenities, and 87% of people want local governments to ensure equitable access to parks and recreation facilities. The resolution highlights that in Hawaii, access to public recreational facilities is particularly challenging for rural and low-income communities. While existing administrative rules already allow public use of school facilities as long as school operations are not disrupted, this resolution seeks to expand and encourage broader, unrestricted access to these facilities. The Department of Education is specifically requested to open these recreational facilities during non-peak hours and non-school days, with a copy of the resolution to be sent to the Superintendent of Education.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Referred to EDU. (on 03/06/2025)

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