REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO END THE PRACTICE OF MANDATING THAT CERTAIN STUDENTS ATTEND A SCHOOL OUTSIDE THEIR SERVICE AREA.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 230) requests the Hawaii Department of Education end its practice of requiring certain students to attend schools outside their designated service area. It specifically addresses overcrowding in the Kapolei complex, which led to splitting students into rotating schedules (multi-tracking) and reportedly lowered test scores by 2% compared to traditional schools. The resolution argues assigning students to schools in their home complex (like Nanakuli) would balance enrollment across the Leeward District without needing multi-tracking, reducing stress on students, families, and staff. As a non-binding request, it does not change policy but urges the Department of Education to reconsider student reassignment practices.