Hawaii S.C.R. 80

Research on the Correlation Between Late-Born Children and Educational Outcomes

Requests that the department of education conduct research on the correlation between children who are late-born (born after August 1) and educational outcomes. Resolves the report on the research conducted may include the raw numbers and percentages of dropouts by month born and quarter of the year born, access to early learning or preschool programs, ability to read at the appropriate grade level, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, identification of special needs, and school complex area. Requests that the department of education collaborate with the governor's early learning coordinator, institutions of higher education, and the regional educational laboratory. Requests that the department of education submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the 2013 regular session. http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2012/bills/SCR80_SD1_.pdf

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www.capitol.hawaii.gov

Status: AdoptedStatus Date: 06/19/2012