REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP INDOOR ATHLETIC COURTS AND GYMNASIUMS AT ELEMENTARY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 233) requests the Hawaii Department of Education to develop plans for constructing indoor athletic courts and gymnasiums at elementary public schools. It directly affects elementary schools across Hawaii, addressing the lack of indoor facilities due to unpredictable weather that disrupts outdoor physical education and athletics. The resolution urges the Department to prioritize schools based on size, student population, and location, and notes these facilities would also serve as multi-purpose spaces for assemblies and events. As a non-binding request, it does not mandate construction but seeks to align with the state's focus on student health and consistent physical activity opportunities.