Bill > SCR129

This concurrent resolution urges the Hawaii Department of Health to launch targeted education, outreach, and vaccination efforts in schools with low vaccination rates, specifically focusing on schools where less than 50% of students are vaccinated and prioritizing those with rates under 30% starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The resolution is motivated by concerning data showing a significant drop in vaccination rates across public, charter, and private schools, with over 17% of students having incomplete or missing immunization records. The Department of Health is also requested to partner with the Department of Education to develop a long-term program addressing vaccine hesitancy, with the goal of increasing vaccination rates. Additionally, the resolution requires the Department of Health to submit a report to the Legislature before the 2026 Regular Session, detailing the program's development, including recommendations for funding and administrative restructuring. The resolution cites successful vaccination campaigns in other states like Seattle, Washington, and Michigan, which used strategies such as community engagement, education, and public-private partnerships to increase vaccination rates, and emphasizes the importance of adapting such approaches to Hawaii's unique cultural context.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=129&year=2025