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

This Senate Resolution (SR 209) requests Hawaii's 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 weather-resistant spaces for physical education and athletics due to frequent rain. The resolution urges the Department to prioritize schools based on size, student population, and location when planning these facilities. It also notes these spaces could serve multiple purposes, including school assemblies and community events, to support student health and school activities. The resolution is a non-binding request, not a law requiring immediate action.