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SR 95

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PRACTICES OF MANAGING HEAT EXPOSURE IN DEPARTMENT AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO PROTECT STUDENTS' HEALTH DURING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Henry Aquino and 5 co-sponsors

Hawaii requests joint study of heat exposure management practices in public and charter schools to improve student safety during outdoor activities.

Referred to EDU/HHS.
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Legislative bill overview

SR 95 requests Hawaii's Department of Education, Department of Health, and State Public Charter School Commission jointly study how public and charter schools currently manage heat exposure risks for students during outdoor activities. The study would examine existing practices, identify gaps, and potentially inform future policy recommendations for student safety.

Why is this important

Heat-related illness is a genuine occupational and environmental health risk for students engaged in outdoor activities, sports, and physical education—particularly in Hawaii's warm climate. A comprehensive study could establish baseline data on current safety practices, reveal inconsistencies between schools, and provide evidence for developing statewide heat safety standards that protect vulnerable populations like young athletes.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Conducting a multi-agency study requires funding and staff time that could be redirected to direct student services or immediate heat mitigation measures
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify whether the study covers all outdoor activities or focuses on specific programs (athletics, PE classes, recess), potentially leading to broad or narrow interpretations
  • Implementation timeline: No deadline is specified for study completion, raising questions about urgency and whether findings will be actionable or merely informational

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

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