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This concurrent resolution urges the Hawaii Department of Health to launch a targeted vaccination education and outreach initiative at schools with vaccination rates below 30% starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The resolution highlights a concerning trend of declining vaccination rates across Hawaii's public, charter, and private schools, where 17.09% of students either lack complete immunization records or have missing immunizations. The Department of Health is specifically requested to collaborate with community health centers and local healthcare providers to develop a comprehensive vaccination strategy. Additionally, the resolution calls for partnership with the Department of Education to create a long-term program addressing vaccine hesitancy, and requires the Department of Health to submit a report to the Legislature before the 2026 Regular Session, including recommendations for funding and administrative support. The resolution draws inspiration from successful vaccination campaigns in other states like Seattle, Washington, and Michigan, which demonstrated significant increases in vaccination rates through targeted education and outreach efforts, and aims to adapt similar strategies to Hawaii's unique cultural context.

Education, Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=173&year=2025