SCR140 • 2026

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ADOPT ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING AS A PRIMARY STRATEGY TO ADDRESS DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY STATEWIDE.

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Sponsor: FEVELLA
Last action: 2026-04-20
Official status: Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).
Effective date: Not listed

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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ADOPT ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING AS A PRIMARY STRATEGY TO ADDRESS DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY STATEWIDE.

What This Bill Does

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ADOPT ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING AS A PRIMARY STRATEGY TO ADDRESS DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY STATEWIDE.
Department of Education; Mental Health Related Absences

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SD1

Hawaii published version SD1

Plain English: SCR140 SD1 THE SENATE S.C.R.

SCR140 SD1 THE SENATE S.C.R.
NO.
140 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Urging THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION and University of hawaii at manoa TO adopt energy SAVINGS performance contracting as a primary strategy to address deferred maintenance and infrastructure modernization and improve energy efficiency statewide .

SD1_PROPOSED

Hawaii published version SD1_PROPOSED

Plain English: 2026-1998 SCR140 SD1 SMA.

2026-1998 SCR140 SD1 SMA.
THE SENATE S.C.R.
NO.
140 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.

Bill History

2026-04-20 H
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).
2026-04-20 H
Reported from EDN/HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2223-26), recommending referral to FIN.
2026-04-16 H
The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Amato, Evslin, La Chica, Olds, Woodson, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Kapela, Kila.
2026-04-16 H
The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Garrett, Olds, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Kapela, Kila.
2026-04-14 H
Resolution scheduled to be heard by EDN/HED on Thursday, 04-16-26 3:05PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-04-10 H
Referred to EDN/HED, FIN, referral sheet 28
2026-04-09 H
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 485) in amended form (SD 1).
2026-04-09 S
Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House.
2026-04-08 S
One Day Notice 04-09-26.
2026-04-08 S
Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3609) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).
2026-04-08 S
The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-04-02 S
The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 04-08-26 1:03PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2026-03-19 S
Referred to EDU.
2026-03-16 S
Offered.

Official Summary Text

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ADOPT ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING AS A PRIMARY STRATEGY TO ADDRESS DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY STATEWIDE.
Department of Education; Mental Health Related Absences

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SCR140

THE SENATE

S.C.R. NO.

140

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

SENATE CONCURRENT

RESOLUTION

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE
IMPACT OF MENTAL HEALTH�RELATED ABSENCES ON STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND WELL-BEING
.

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WHEREAS,
student mental health is a critical component of overall well-being and
academic success; and

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WHEREAS, many
students experience mental and behavioral health challenges that may affect
their ability to attend school regularly; and

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WHEREAS,
untreated or unaddressed mental health needs can contribute to chronic
absenteeism, declining academic performance, and reduced student engagement;
and

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WHEREAS, the
Department of Education (DOE) currently tracks student attendance pursuant to
Board of Education policy 106-3 and the state compulsory attendance law; and

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WHEREAS,
within the current DOE system chronic absenteeism can trigger intervention
efforts; and

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WHEREAS, the
current DOE system does not disaggregate attendance data to track whether a
student's absence is linked to a behavioral or mental health need; and

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WHEREAS, most
Hawaii public schools have attendance policies that generally recognize
physical illness, medical appointments, family bereavement, or authorized
school activities as a reason for an excused absence, but do not explicitly
categorize absences for mental health reasons as excused; and

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WHEREAS,
understanding how frequently students miss school due to mental health needs
and how such absences affect attendance patterns and academic outcomes could
help inform future education policy in the State; now, therefore,

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BE IT
RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii,
Regular Session of 2026, the House of Representatives concurring, that the
Department of Education is requested to conduct a study on the impact of mental
health�related absences on student attendance and well-being; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the study is requested to include:

1.

An
analysis of how often students in the public school system miss school due to
behavioral or mental health concerns;

2.

A review
of policies in other states that recognize or allow mental health�related
absences for students;

3.

An
evaluation of whether recognizing mental health�related absences as excused absences
may improve student attendance, well-being, or academic outcomes; and

4.

Any
recommendations for administrative, policy, or legislative changes the
Department of Education deems appropriate; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the Department of Education is requested to submit a report of
its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the
Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular
Session of 2027; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to
the Chairperson of the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Education.

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title:
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Department
of Education; Mental Health Related Absences