Bill > HB1803

This bill requires the Board of Education to create and implement a heat acclimatization and practice policy for all students in kindergarten through twelfth grade in Hawaii's public and public charter schools, specifically for physical activities. This policy must be based on the 2017 guidelines from the Hawaii Athletic Trainers Association and include specific protocols for modifying or canceling activities based on wet-bulb globe temperature measurements, which is a recognized standard for measuring heat stress. The bill also mandates that schools ensure adequate hydration, train staff on recognizing heat illness symptoms, and have procedures for students with medical conditions that affect their ability to regulate body temperature. Furthermore, it requires the purchase of wet-bulb globe temperature thermometers for all public schools and appropriates funds for training and the implementation of this new policy, acknowledging the increasing risks of heat-related illnesses due to rising temperatures and humidity in Hawaii.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1803&year=2026