Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR6

Introduced
1/23/26  
Introduced
1/26/26  

Caption

Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.

Impact

The potential impact of SCR6 could be far-reaching. By allowing public access to school recreational facilities when they are not in use for educational purposes, the bill could provide more equitable opportunities for engagement in physical activities for all demographics. The intention is to support community health and wellness by providing affordable access to recreational spaces, thereby promoting a more active lifestyle among residents. The resolution appeals to the need for greater inclusion and access to facilities that have traditionally been constrained to student use only.

Summary

Senate Concurrent Resolution 6 (SCR6) requests the Department of Education in Hawaii to make public school recreational facilities available to the community during non-peak hours and non-school days. This legislative initiative is rooted in the recognition of the challenges many Hawaii residents face in accessing recreational amenities, particularly among rural and low-income populations. Given that access to such facilities is increasingly linked to broader social issues such as income inequality, the resolution aims to address these disparities by broadening public access to these shared resources.

Contention

While SCR6 appears to have a positive vision of community access, points of contention may arise regarding the implementation of this plan. Concerns might include the potential costs associated with maintaining facilities during additional hours of public access, as well as logistical challenges related to scheduling and ensuring that school operations are not hindered. Furthermore, there may be discussions on how to equitably manage these facilities to prevent overcrowding and ensure that they meet the needs of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Companion Bills

HI HCR3

Same As Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.

HI SR3

Same As Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR19

Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.

HI HCR46

Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.

HI HR39

Requesting The Department Of Education To Make Available Recreational Facilities To The Public During Non-peak Hours And Non-school Days.

HI SCR228

Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Pilot Program In Public Schools And Charter Schools To Have Available Staff Trained In Epinephrine Administration.

HI SCR114

Requesting The Department Of Education, In Collaboration With The Department Of Health And State Public Charter School Commission, To Conduct A Study On The Practices Of Managing Heat Exposure In Department And Charter Schools To Protect Students' Health During Outdoor Activities.

HI SR204

Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Pilot Program In Public Schools And Charter Schools To Have Available Staff Trained In Epinephrine Administration.

HI SCR233

Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop Indoor Athletic Courts And Gymnasiums At Elementary Public Schools.

HI SR95

Requesting The Department Of Education, In Collaboration With The Department Of Health And State Public Charter School Commission, To Conduct A Study On The Practices Of Managing Heat Exposure In Department And Charter Schools To Protect Students' Health During Outdoor Activities.

HI HCR186

Requesting The Department Of Education, In Collaboration With The Department Of Health And State Public Charter School Commission, To Conduct A Study On The Practices Of Managing Heat Exposure In Department And Charter Schools To Protect Students' Health During Outdoor Activities.

HI HR179

Requesting The Department Of Education, In Collaboration With The Department Of Health And State Public Charter School Commission, To Conduct A Study On The Practices Of Managing Heat Exposure In Department And Charter Schools To Protect Students' Health During Outdoor Activities.

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