§ 226‑107 Quality education.

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§ 226‑107 Quality education. Priority guidelines to promote quality education:

(1)Pursue effective programs which reflect the varied district, school, and student needs to strengthen basic skills achievement;

(2)Continue emphasis on general education "core" requirements to provide common background to students and essential support to other university programs;

(3)Initiate efforts to improve the quality of education by improving the capabilities of the education workforce;

(4)Promote increased opportunities for greater autonomy and flexibility of educational institutions in their decision-making responsibilities;

(5)Increase and improve the use of information technology in education by the availability of telecommunications equipment for:

(A)The electronic exchange of information;

(B)Statewide electronic mail; and

(C)Access to the Internet.

Encourage programs that increase the public's awareness and understanding of the impact of information technologies on our lives;

(6)Pursue the establishment of Hawaii's public and private universities and colleges as research and training centers of the Pacific;

(7)Develop resources and programs for early childhood education;

(8)Explore alternatives for funding and delivery of educational services to improve the overall quality of education; and

(9)Strengthen and expand educational programs and services for students with special needs. [L 1986, c 276, §34; am L 1999, c 178, §18]