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SCR 52

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO ADOPT A CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH CIVIL DEFENSE CORPS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Henry Aquino and 10 co-sponsors

Hawaii urges its education and emergency agencies to create a high school Youth Civil Defense Corps curriculum for disaster preparedness training and emergency response readiness.

Referred to EDU/PSM.
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Bill Summary · SCR 52

Legislative bill overview

SCR 52 is a concurrent resolution urging Hawaii's Department of Education and Emergency Management Agency to develop and implement a curriculum enabling high school students to participate in a Youth Civil Defense Corps program. The resolution seeks to formalize youth engagement in civil defense and emergency preparedness training at the secondary education level.

Why is this important

Hawaii faces unique vulnerability to natural disasters, including hurricanes, tsunamis, and volcanic activity, making emergency preparedness education particularly relevant. Creating a structured youth program could build community resilience, provide students with practical skills and certifications, and develop a pipeline of trained personnel for future emergency response roles.

Potential points of contention

  • Educational curriculum burden: Schools already face tight budgets and crowded curricula; adding civil defense training may require reducing other programs or reallocating already-strained resources
  • Scope and requirements unclear: The resolution doesn't specify training intensity, time commitment, whether participation is voluntary or mandatory, or what "civil defense corps" activities entail beyond general emergency preparedness
  • Liability and safety concerns: Training involving emergency simulations or drills raises questions about insurance, student safety protocols, and institutional liability if injuries occur

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

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