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This concurrent resolution requests the Hawaii Department of Education to conduct a comprehensive study on whether teachers and school personnel should be trained in and equipped with pepper spray, in response to ongoing concerns about school safety and violence. The proposed study would examine school safety data specific to Hawaii public schools, review pepper spray policies in other states, assess the potential benefits and risks of equipping school personnel with pepper spray (including health and legal considerations), and gather input from various stakeholders such as school administrators, teachers, parents, students, law enforcement, and security experts. The resolution aims to develop recommendations on best practices for training, storage, and appropriate use of pepper spray in schools, with the ultimate goal of creating a safer educational environment. The Department of Education is requested to submit a report with its findings and potential legislative recommendations to the Legislature before the 2026 Regular Session, reflecting a proactive approach to addressing school safety concerns through careful, evidence-based research and analysis.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=79&year=2025