HAWAII
There is one school district in Hawaii that houses 286 K-12 public schools. There were 174,704 students enrolled in the 2020-21 school year. Approximately 50% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches. Hawaii has a policy called “Educational accountability system; annual reports” that addresses school climate evaluation. Other school policies include anti-bullying, crisis safety planning, mental health services, anti-discrimination, and media literacy education programs for K-12. There is a program called the Hawaiian language medium education program that allows students to receive an education program through the Hawaiian language.
Safety
Hawaii Revised Statutes §302A-1004. Educational accountability system; annual reports.
The department shall implement a comprehensive system of educational accountability to motivate and support the improved performance of students and the education system.
https://law.justia.com/codes/hawaii/2022/title-18/chapter-302a/section-302a-1004/
Who does this protect? Students and Staff
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Hawaii Administrative Code §8-19-6. Prohibited student conduct; class offenses.
- The following prohibited conduct applies to all students in summer school during summer school hours, on campus, or other departments of education premises, on the department of education transportation, or during a department of education sponsored activity or event on or off school property;
- Bullying
- Cyberbullying
- Harassment
- Hazing
- Assault
- Abusive language
- Disciplinary action shall be taken for all class offenses in grades kindergarten through twelve and these actions may include;
- Detention
- Crisis removal
- Parents conferences
- In-school suspension
- Loss of privileges
https://boe.hawaii.gov/policies/AdminRules/Pages/AdminRule19.aspx#8-19-13
Hawaii Administrative Code §8-19-2. Definitions.
Defines bullying, cyberbullying, fighting, hazing, and abusive language
https://boe.hawaii.gov/policies/AdminRules/Pages/AdminRule19.aspx#8-19-2
Hawaii Revised Statutes §302A-1002. Reporting of crime-related incidents.
Require a report to appropriate authorities from a teacher, official, or other employees of the department who knows or has reason to believe that an act of bullying, harassment, or hazing will be committed
https://law.justia.com/codes/hawaii/2022/title-18/chapter-302a/section-302a-1002/
Who does this protect? Students
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Hawaii Administrative Code §8-19-6. Prohibited student conduct; class offenses.
Possession or use of a firearm is prohibited in summer school during summer school hours, on campus, or other departments of education premises, on the department of education transportation, or during a department of education sponsored activity or event on or off school property
- Bullying
- Cyberbullying
- Harassment
- Hazing
- Assault
- Abusive language
https://boe.hawaii.gov/policies/AdminRules/Pages/AdminRule19.aspx#8-19-13
Hawaii Revised Statutes §302A-1134.6 Zero tolerance policy.
Any child who possesses sells, or uses a dangerous weapon or switchblade knife while attending school or while attending department-supervised activities held on or off school property, may be excluded from attending school for up to ninety-two school days.
https://law.justia.com/codes/hawaii/2022/title-18/chapter-302a/section-302a-1134-6/
Hawaii Revised Statutes §463-10.5 Guards; registration, instruction, training, testing, and continuing education required; renewal of registration.
All guards must:
- Be at least 18.
- Possess a high school education or equivalent.
- Not be presently suffering from any psychiatric or psychological disorder.
- Not have been convicted in any jurisdiction of a crime which reflects unfavorably on the fitness of the individual to act as a guard.
https://law.justia.com/codes/hawaii/2011/division2/title25/chapter463/463-10-5/
Hawaii Administrative Rules 12-45.4 State Fire Code.
Fire drills at high schools, middle schools, and intermediate schools shall be conducted at least quarterly during school sessions.
https://ags.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Hawaii_State_Fire_Code_20191120.pdf
Who does this protect? Indigenous Students and staff
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Teaching/Learning
Hawaii Revised Statutes §302H-1 Hawaiian language medium education program; established.
The educational objectives of this program shall take into consideration how its content integrates with Hawaiian language and culture curricula.
https://law.justia.com/codes/hawaii/2022/title-18/chapter-302h/section-302h-1/
Hawaii Revised Statutes §302A-443.5 Education of students with disabilities; private residential facilities; special education schools or programs; accreditation.
Provides education, treatment, programming, or related services to students with disabilities who are eligible to receive special education and related services under federal or state laws, rules, or regulations.
https://law.justia.com/codes/hawaii/2022/title-18/chapter-302a/section-302a-443-5/
Who does this protect? Indigenous students, students with disabilities
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Interpersonal Relationships
Hawaii Administrative Code §8-19-2. Definitions.
Making verbal or non-verbal expressions that cause others to feel uncomfortable, pressured, threatened, or in danger because of reasons that include but are not limited to the person’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, religion, disability, or sexual orientation that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment, or interferes with the education of a student, or otherwise adversely affects the educational opportunity of a student or students.
https://boe.hawaii.gov/policies/AdminRules/Pages/AdminRule19.aspx#8-19-2
Hawaii Revised Statutes §302A-1140 Religious holy days.
The board shall release any public school student from school attendance to observe religious holy days that fall on regularly scheduled school days when the release is requested in writing by a parent, guardian, or other person having custody or control of the pupil.
https://law.justia.com/codes/hawaii/2020/title-18/chapter-302a/section-302a-1140/
Hawaii Revised Statutes §302H-1 Hawaiian language medium education program; established.
The educational objectives of this program shall take into consideration how its content integrates with Hawaiian language and culture curricula.
https://law.justia.com/codes/hawaii/2020/title-18/chapter-302h/section-302h-1/
Who does this protect? Students
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Institutional Environment
Hawaii Revised Statutes §302A-1133.5 Parent and guardian accountability for compliance with student code of conduct.
The department shall inform all parents and guardians of the student code of conduct and of their responsibilities concerning ensuring that their children comply with the code.
https://law.justia.com/codes/hawaii/2022/title-18/chapter-302a/section-302a-1133-5/
Hawaii Revised Statutes 302A-432 Adult and community education authorized.
To provide increased opportunity for the people of Hawaii, the department shall establish and regulate a program of adult and community education of less than college grade.
https://law.justia.com/codes/hawaii/2022/title-18/chapter-302a/section-302a-432/
Hawaii Revised Statutes 78-31 Paid leave; education of children.
Employees shall be eligible for up to two hours of paid leave during normal business hours to attend either:
- A mutually-scheduled parent-teacher conference for the employee’s child attending a public or private school in grades kindergarten through twelve.
- A mutually-scheduled parent-caregiver conference for a preschool-aged child attending a licensed group child care center.
https://law.justia.com/codes/hawaii/2022/title-7/chapter-78/section-78-31/
Who does this protect? Parents
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Hawaii Administrative Code §8-19-6. Prohibited student conduct; class offenses.
Possession or use of a firearm is prohibited in summer school during summer school hours, on campus, or another department of education premises, on the department of education transportation, or during a department of education sponsored activity or event on or off school property:
- Bullying
- Cyberbullying
- Harassment
- Hazing
- Assault
- Abusive language
https://boe.hawaii.gov/policies/AdminRules/Pages/AdminRule19.aspx#8-19-13
Hawaii Revised Statutes §302A-1134.6 Zero tolerance policy.
Any child who possesses sells, or uses a dangerous weapon or switchblade knife while attending school or while attending department-supervised activities held on or off school property, may be excluded from attending school for up to ninety-two school days.
https://law.justia.com/codes/hawaii/2022/title-18/chapter-302a/section-302a-1134-6/
Hawaii Revised Statutes §463-10.5 Guards; registration, instruction, training, testing, and continuing education required; renewal of registration.
All guards must
- Be at least 18.
- Possess a high school education or equivalent.
- Not be presently suffering from any psychiatric or psychological disorder.
- Not have been convicted in any jurisdiction of a crime which reflects unfavorably on the fitness of the individual to act as a guard.
https://law.justia.com/codes/hawaii/2011/division2/title25/chapter463/463-10-5/
Hawaii Administrative Rules 12-45.4 State Fire Code.
Fire drills at high schools, middle schools, and intermediate schools shall be conducted at least quarterly during school sessions.
https://ags.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Hawaii_State_Fire_Code_20191120.pdf
Who does this protect? Students, Staff
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? No
Social Media
There is currently no policy surrounding Leadership in Hawaii. For more information on school climate, please visit us at Services – National School
There is currently no policy surrounding Professional Relationship in Hawaii. For more information on school climate, please visit us at Services – National School