WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

SCR 214

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO COLLABORATE ON ENSURING SAFETY AT PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND STATE PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM CAMPUSES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 5 co-sponsors

Hawaii urges education and law enforcement agencies to coordinate on safety measures at elementary schools and state pre-K programs without specifying methods or funding.

Referred to EDU/PSM.
#departmentofeducation #departmentoflawenforcement #safety #school
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · SCR 214

Legislative bill overview

SCR 214 is a concurrent resolution requesting Hawaii's Department of Education and Department of Law Enforcement to collaborate on developing and implementing safety measures at public elementary schools and state prekindergarten program campuses. The resolution does not create law or allocate funding but formally urges these agencies to work together on campus safety protocols.

Why is this important

School safety has become a significant policy concern nationwide following multiple security incidents. This resolution addresses community concerns about student protection by formally requesting interagency coordination, which could influence how safety resources are allocated and policies are developed at the elementary and pre-K levels in Hawaii's public education system.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "safety": The resolution is vague about what safety measures are prioritized (physical security, mental health services, law enforcement presence, emergency preparedness, etc.), potentially leading to different implementations across districts
  • Law enforcement involvement in schools: Some advocate groups oppose increased police presence in schools, particularly at elementary and pre-K levels, citing concerns about criminalizing childhood behaviors and disproportionate impacts on students of color
  • Resource allocation: Collaboration requirements could strain agency budgets without dedicated funding, potentially shifting resources from other educational or law enforcement priorities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.