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Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 65 - ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 8-65-2 - Definitions

Current through June, 2024
As used in this chapter, unless the context specifically
						requires otherwise:
"Administrator certification office" means the
						department's office of human resources, Professional Development &
						Educational Research Institute (PDERI), its successor, or assign.
"Alternative routes to certification" shall have the same
						meaning as determined by United States Department of Education regulations for
						state applications for Race to the Top fund allocations under section 14001 of
						the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, as amended,
						referring to pathways to certification that allow the establishment and
						operation of administrator preparation programs.
"Board" means the board of education.
"Candidate" means a person enrolled in an alternative
						certification program.
"Department" means the Hawaii department of
						education.
"Hawaii public schools" shall have the same meaning as
						"public schools" as defined in section
						302A-101, HRS.
"High-need school or area" means a school or area, or
						both, designated by the superintendent of education as a high-need school or
						area.
"ISAC-P" means Initial School Administrator Certificate -
						Provisional as a Vice-Principal.
"PSAC" means Professional School Administrator
						Certificate as a Principal.
"Qualitative leadership experience" means experience
						where effective interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to lead and
						develop teams, strong analytical, problem-solving and/or project management
						skills, and ethical and data driven decision-making have been demonstrated and
						documented as described in section
						8-65-8(b)
						(4).
"Residency" means school-based on-the-job training as a
						school level administrator with school level administrator mentor or
						mentors.
"School level administrator" means a vice-principal or
						principal.
"School level administrator experience" means, for
						purposes of entrance requirements into an alternative certification program,
						knowledge and performance of duties and responsibilities that are comparable to
						or higher than the duties and responsibilities of a department of education
						vice-principal or principal.
"Superintendent" means the Hawaii superintendent of
						education.
"TSAC" means Temporary School Administrator Certificate
						that is awarded prior to residency.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 65 - ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 2 - ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION › Section 8-65-7 - Alternative certification program

Current through June, 2024
(a) The minimum
					 standards that an alternative certification program shall meet include, but are
					 not limited to:
(1) Is an institution of
					 higher education, an alternative certification program operating independently
					 from an institution of higher education, or a combination thereof;
(2) Is able to select, train, and graduate
					 the number of school level administrator candidates determined by the
					 department to be necessary to address shortages in high-need schools or areas
					 and increase the applicant pool eligible for service in any public
					 school;
(3) Is selective in
					 accepting candidates;
(4)
					 Demonstrates subject matter mastery, and high-quality instruction in pedagogy
					 and in addressing the needs of all students in the classroom including English
					 language learners and students with disabilities;
(5) Provides supervised, school-based
					 experiences and ongoing support such as effective mentoring and
					 coaching;
(6) Significantly limits
					 the amount of coursework required or has options to test out of courses;
					 and
(7) Upon completion, will allow
					 candidates completing the program to qualify for and be awarded the same level
					 of certification that the department's administrator preparation program awards
					 upon completion.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 65 - ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 2 - ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION › Section 8-65-8 - Candidate requirements for enrollment in an alternative certification program

Current through June, 2024
(a) To be enrolled
					 in an alternative certification program, the provider of the alternative
					 certification program shall ensure the candidate has met one of the following:
(1) The individual has qualitative leadership
					 experience and holds at least a master's degree;
(2) The individual is a licensed school level
					 administrator, holds at least a master's degree and has qualitative leadership
					 experience; or
(3) The individual
					 is a licensed teacher, holds at least a master's degree, and has qualitative
					 leadership experience.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 65 - ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 2 - ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION › Section 8-65-9 - Alternative certification program minimum requirements; generally

Current through June, 2024
(a) The alternative certification program
					 shall consist of a clearly articulated curriculum, a rigorous screening
					 process, a pre-residency component, a residency component, and a post-residency
					 component that minimally meets the requirements of sections 8-65-10 through
					 8-65-13. The department may consider an alternative certification program that
					 offers the pre-residency and residency components concurrently.
(b) The provider of an alternative
					 certification program shall ensure that all its employees or agents that will
					 be fulfilling duties and responsibilities pursuant to section 8-65-12(a) on any
					 school campus under the department's jurisdiction and working in close
					 proximity to children have passed a criminal history record check in accordance
					 with the provisions of sections
					 302A-601.5
					 and
					 846-2.7, HRS and
					 chapter 7, title 8, HAR.
(c) The
					 provider of an alternative certification program shall be responsible and
					 accountable for ensuring the employment of qualified staff or agents and shall
					 ensure staff and agents are held to the highest professional standard in
					 deliverance of its alternative certification program.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 65 - ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 2 - ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION › Section 8-65-10 - Rigorous screening process

Current through June, 2024
The alternative certification program shall incorporate
						a rigorous screening process that will result in selectivity in accepting
						candidates into their program after the applicant has met the requirements of
						section 8-65-8. The screening process shall
						minimally include, but not be limited to, interviews, evaluation assessments or
						other processes that will result in selecting candidates who show the most
						promise to complete the alternative certification program and immediately
						address the needs of the department to fill school level administrator
						positions.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 65 - ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 2 - ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION › Section 8-65-11 - Pre-residency

Current through June, 2024
(a) The alternative certification program
					 shall incorporate a pre-residency component to include, but not be limited to,
					 orientation, coursework, effective mentoring and coaching, workshops, ongoing
					 support, and assessments throughout the component and particularly one at the
					 conclusion of the component. Before commencement of the pre-residency
					 component, the program shall evaluate the individual candidates' education and
					 experience to determine the portions of study the candidate will be required to
					 complete.
(b) The pre-residency
					 component shall consist of technical knowledge of content including, but not
					 limited to:
(1) Educational and instructional
					 leadership including the ability of leaders to be instructionally centered and
					 change oriented;
(2) Personnel
					 management including supervision and evaluation;
(3) Curriculum, instruction, and assessment,
					 including but not limited to high-quality instruction that addresses pedagogy
					 and the needs of all students, including English language learners and students
					 with disabilities;
(4) Governance
					 and organization relating to schools;
(5) School improvement planning;
(6) Community and its culture, including
					 public relations; and
(7)
					 Applicable federal and state laws relating to civil rights, including but not
					 limited to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004
					 or the currently existing version and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
					 1973 and its amendments, and federal and state laws relating to employee and
					 student safety.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 65 - ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 2 - ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION › Section 8-65-12 - Residency

Current through June, 2024
(a) The alternative certification program
					 shall incorporate a residency component to include, but not be limited to,
					 effective mentoring and coaching, ongoing support, residency as a
					 vice-principal in a school, and assessments.
(b) The residency component shall provide
					 candidates the opportunity to apply the technical knowledge and skills acquired
					 through the pre-residency component and shall minimally involve:
(1) Sustained experience at the elementary
					 and secondary school levels, with a minimum aggregate time of one thousand five
					 hundred twenty hours which constitutes one school year, spent in
					 residency;
(2) Mentoring by a
					 practicing principal;
(3) Active
					 leadership roles;
(4) Active
					 participation in activities that promote school improvement and instructional
					 leadership, including but not limited to improving student achievement and
					 teacher development;
(5) Regular
					 assessments of the candidate's competencies; and
(6) Appropriate levels of support by the
					 program provider, as determined by the provider.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 65 - ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 2 - ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION › Section 8-65-13 - Post-residency

Current through June, 2024
(a) Cumulatively, the alternative
					 certification program's pre-residency and residency components are intended to
					 produce vice-principal candidates achieving acceptable levels of competencies.
					 The required competencies include, but are not limited to, the ability to:
(1) Develop and implement an educational
					 vision, or build and sustain an existing one, for assisting all students to
					 meet State learning standards;
(2)
					 Build a culture of learning and supporting systemic performance;
(3) Communicate and work effectively with
					 parents, staff, students, community leaders, and other community members from
					 diverse backgrounds, and build support for improving student
					 achievement;
(4) Create the
					 conditions necessary to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive learning
					 environment for all students and staff;
(5) Lead comprehensive long-range planning,
					 informed by multiple data sources, to determine the present state of the
					 school, identify root causes of problems, propose solutions, and validate
					 improvements with regard to all aspects of the school, including but not
					 limited to curriculum development, instructional strategies and the integration
					 of technology, student support services including the provision of services to
					 students with disabilities and English language learners, and professional
					 support and development;
(6)
					 Develop staff capability for addressing student learning needs by effective
					 supervision and evaluation of teachers, by effective staff assignments,
					 support, and mentoring, and by providing staff with opportunities for
					 continuous professional development;
(7) Set a standard for ethical behavior by
					 example, encouraging initiative, innovation, collaboration, mutual respect, and
					 a strong work ethic;
(8) Apply
					 statutes and rules and regulations as required by law, and implement school
					 policies in accordance with law; and
(9) Establish a school budget and manage
					 school finances, resources, and facilities to support achievement of
					 educational goals and objectives.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 65 - ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 2 - ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION › Section 8-65-14 - Periodic program audits

Current through June, 2024
(a) An alternative
					 certification program shall be subject to periodic program audits by the
					 administrator certification office. The program audits will evaluate the
					 alternative certification program's compliance with all requirements of this
					 subchapter. As part of the audit process, the provider of the alternative
					 certification program may also be required to furnish data and other
					 information deemed necessary by the administrator certification
					 office.
(b) Costs associated with
					 the periodic program audit shall be borne by the alternative certification
					 program.
(c) In the event
					 deficiencies are found with the alternative certification program, the program
					 shall file a corrective action plan with the administrator certification office
					 by the deadline specified by the office. The alternative certification
					 program's corrective action plan shall ensure candidates are not adversely
					 affected.
(d) The administrator
					 certification office may approve the corrective action plan, require
					 modifications to the plan, or reject the plan and require a new corrective
					 action plan. Submission of modifications or a new corrective action plan shall
					 be in accordance with the deadline specified by the administrator certification
					 office.
(e) Failure by the
					 alternative certification program to cooperate and comply with the periodic
					 program audit or to address deficiencies as required by the administrator
					 certification office may be grounds for the department to take appropriate
					 action affecting the continuance of the alternative certification program.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 65 - ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 2 - ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION › Section 8-65-15 - Prohibited conduct

Current through June, 2024
The department may take appropriate action, including
						but not limited to termination of any contract or agreement for the alternative
						certification program to continue providing services under this subchapter,
						against an alternative certification program provider of the alternative
						certification program for any one or more of the following acts or conditions
						including, but not limited to:
(1)
					 Failure to comply with the provisions of section 8-65-15;
(2) Failure to meet or maintain the
					 conditions and requirements as an alternative certification program;
(3) Engaging in false, fraudulent, or
					 deceptive practices, or making untruthful or improbable statements;
(4) Professional misconduct, incompetence, or
					 gross negligence by any employee or agent of the alternative certification
					 program in the administration and implementation of the program;
(5) Failure to comply, observe, or adhere to
					 any law in a manner such that the department deems the provider of an
					 alternative certification program to be unfit to operate the program;
(6) Criminal conviction, whether by nolo
					 contendere or otherwise, of any employee or agent of the alternative
					 certification program for a crime directly related to the qualifications,
					 functions, or duties to be performed as an alternative certification program
					 provider on behalf of the department; and
(7) Violating this chapter, other applicable
					 laws, or any rule or order of the department.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 89 - CIVIL RIGHTS POLICY AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURE FOR STUDENT(S) COMPLAINTS AGAINST ADULT(S) › Section 8-89-3 - Applicability

Current through June, 2024
(a) This cliapter shall apply to the conduct
				  of department employees (including full-time, part-time, casual, substitute,
				  and temporary employees), volunteers, or third parties that negatively impacts
				  a protected class student's ability to participate in or to receive benefits,
				  services, or opportunities in the school's program or activities. This chapter
				  applies to conduct that occurs on department property or outside of department
				  property, if the conduct was in connection with a department-sponsored program
				  or activity. Charter schools are excluded from this chapter and are subject to
				  regulations promulgated by the Hawaii State Public Charter School
				  Commission.
(b) With respect to
				  section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, this chapter shall apply to
				  complaints concerning disparate treatment under Subpart A, General Provisions,
				  and facilities or program accessibility under subpart C, Program Accessibility,
				  of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations section 104.
(c) For conduct by students toward other
				  students, refer to Hawaii Administrative Rules, title 8, chapter
				  19.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 89 - CIVIL RIGHTS POLICY AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURE FOR STUDENT(S) COMPLAINTS AGAINST ADULT(S) › Section 8-89-4 - Severability

Current through June, 2024
If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof
					 to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect
					 other provisions or applications of the chapter that can be given effect
					 without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions
					 of this chapter are severable.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 89 - CIVIL RIGHTS POLICY AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURE FOR STUDENT(S) COMPLAINTS AGAINST ADULT(S) › Section 8-89-5 - Reporting requirements

Current through June, 2024
Student(s) or their parent(s), or legal guardian(s) should
					 inform any department employee with supervisory authority or the Civil Rights
					 Compliance Branch of any discrimination, harassment (including sexual
					 harassment), bullying, or retaliation engaged in by department employees
					 (including full-time, part-time, casual, substitute, and temporary employees),
					 volunteers, or third parties covered under this chapter in order to address and
					 prevent further incidents from occurring.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 89 - CIVIL RIGHTS POLICY AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURE FOR STUDENT(S) COMPLAINTS AGAINST ADULT(S) › Section 8-89-6 - Complaint and investigative procedure

Current through June, 2024
(a) Complaints
				  stemming from allegations that fall under this chapter may be filed by:
(1) Students who experience discrimination,
				  harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, or retaliation;
(2) Students who witness discrimination,
				  harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, or retaliation against
				  another student;
(3) Parents, legal
				  guardians, educational representatives, or individuals with a power of attorney
				  who know about or witness discrimination, harassment (including sexual
				  harassment), bullying, or retaliation against a student; or
(4) Employees, staff, or volunteers who
				  witness or know about discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment),
				  bullying, or retaliation against a student.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 89 - CIVIL RIGHTS POLICY AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURE FOR STUDENT(S) COMPLAINTS AGAINST ADULT(S) › Section 8-89-7 - Continued investigation

Current through June, 2024
When a complainant makes a complaint against an employee,
					 volunteer, or third party, the investigation shall be completed in the event
					 that the employee resigns before it is finished and shall include a
					 determination of any potential immediate interventions or remedies for
					 complainant(s) and any other students or employees affected by the alleged
					 harassment. Additionally, the Civil Rights Compliance Branch shall investigate
					 allegations of violations of this chapter even absent a filing of a formal
					 complaint or if a complaint has been withdrawn.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 89 - CIVIL RIGHTS POLICY AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURE FOR STUDENT(S) COMPLAINTS AGAINST ADULT(S) › Section 8-89-8 - Retaliation prohibited

Current through June, 2024
Retaliation and retaliatory harassment is prohibited
					 againsany person because the person engaged in a protected activity.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 89 - CIVIL RIGHTS POLICY AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURE FOR STUDENT(S) COMPLAINTS AGAINST ADULT(S) › Section 8-89-9 - Right to seek other relief

Current through June, 2024
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit or
					 waive the right of the complainant to seek other relief as provided under
					 federal and state laws. A complainant has the right to file a discrimination
					 complaint with the federal or state government, including law enforcement
					 agencies:
(1) Without filing a
				  complaint under this chapter;
(2)
				  At the same time a complaint is filed under this chapter;
(3) At any time during the pendency of a
				  complaint filed under this chapter; or
(4) After a complaint filed under this
				  chapter has been addressed.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 89 - CIVIL RIGHTS POLICY AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURE FOR STUDENT(S) COMPLAINTS AGAINST ADULT(S) › Section 8-89-10 - Language assistance, writing assistance, or reasonable accommodation

Current through June, 2024
Any individual making a complaint or participating in an
					 investigation that requires language assistance or writing assistance shall be
					 afforded such assistance by the department. Any individuals with disabilities
					 who require reasonable accommodation(s) to make a complaint or participate in
					 an investigation shall be afforded such assistance by the department.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 89 - CIVIL RIGHTS POLICY AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURE FOR STUDENT(S) COMPLAINTS AGAINST ADULT(S) › Section 8-89-11 - Student's right to privacy

Current through June, 2024
(a) Information
				  relating to complaints, investigations, and reports shall remain confidential
				  and shall only be shared with appropriate individuals necessary to complete the
				  investigation and decision making process.
(b) Identifiable information regarding a
				  student shall not be disclosed without notice to the student's parent or legal
				  guardian.
(c) Investigation records
				  shall be maintained by the department separate from educational records."
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 101 - LICENSING OF PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOLS › Section 8-101-1 - Definition of terms

Current through June, 2024
As used in this chapter:
"Advertising" means informing the public through
					 person-to-person contact, radio, television, telephone directory listings,
					 telephone calls, newspapers, magazines, brochures, placards and other
					 communications media.
"Applicant" means any owner desiring a license under this
					 chapter.
"Board" means the board of education of the State of
					 Hawaii.
"Department" means the department of education of the State
					 of Hawaii.
"Department representative" means the official designated
					 by the department of education to administer and enforce this chapter.
"Instructor" means a person qualified in accordance with
					 standards set by the department and licensed by the department to teach a
					 specified subject, trade, or occupation.
"License" means a formal document issued by the department
					 to grant permission to operate a private school or teach a subject under
					 specific conditions.
"License fee" means a charge made to a school for an
					 initial license, an annual renewal license, or a license revision.
"Night" means the hours between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00
					 a.m.
"Owner" means the person designated by license to operate a
					 school.
"Person" means an individual, association, partnership, or
					 corporation, including their agent, servant, or employee.
"Principal" means the chief administrator of a school who
					 is responsible for implementing the school's policies and programs and for
					 complying with this chapter.
"School" means a private trade, vocational, or technical
					 school, as defined by State law, which provides only post-secondary courses
					 below the college or university degree-granting level.
"Twenty or less class sessions" means an instructional
					 program consisting of twenty or less instructional days. The term
					 "instructional program" means a set of study or training activities which, when
					 satisfactorily completed by a student, is intended to lead to expected levels
					 of proficiency or skill in a trade, vocational, or technical
					 field.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 101 - LICENSING OF PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOLS › Section 8-101-2 - General rule

Current through June, 2024
All private trade, vocational, or technical schools shall
					 be licensed as provided by law and shall adhere to the provisions of this
					 chapter, except as follows:
(1)
				  Schools maintained or classes conducted by employers for their own employees
				  where no fee or tuition is charged;
(2) Courses of instruction given by a
				  fraternal society, benevolent order, or professional organization to its
				  members and which are not operated for profit;
(3) Flying schools qualified under the
				  Federal Aviation Administration;
(4) Classes conducted for less than five
				  students at one and the same time;
(5) Classes or courses of instruction which
				  are conducted for twenty or less class sessions during any twelve month
				  period;
(6) Avocational, hobby,
				  recreation, or health classes or courses;
(7) Courses of instruction on religious
				  subjects given under the auspices of a religious organization; or
(8) Schools registered by the State
				  department of commerce and consumer affairs.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 101 - LICENSING OF PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOLS › Section 8-101-4 - Facilities and equipment

Current through June, 2024
(a) A license shall
				  not be granted to operate a private trade, vocational or technical school until
				  the physical plant of the proposed school has been inspected and approved by:
(1) The respective county building department
				  for safety and building code compliance;
(2) The State department of health for
				  sanitation and compliance with health department rules and
				  regulations;
(3) The department of
				  education for adequacy of the proposed training in the trades or vocations;
				  and
(4) The respective county fire
				  department for fire safety requirements.
A license of a school shall be suspended for failure to
					 maintain facilities in a condition satisfactory for effective training.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 101 - LICENSING OF PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOLS › Section 8-101-5 - Curriculum

Current through June, 2024
(a) The curriculum of a private trade,
				  vocational or technical school shall be approved by the department as to its
				  adequacy for training in the trades or vocations to be taught, and shall be
				  specifically set forth in the application. A school's failure to provide and
				  maintain the courses set forth in the application shall be deemed just cause to
				  suspend or revoke a license. The department shall approve or disapprove
				  proposed additions or deletions of courses. The department shall approve or
				  disapprove the curriculum and/or proposed additions or deletions of courses
				  within sixty days. If the department fails to approve or disapprove the
				  curriculum, approve or disapprove the addition or deletion of courses within
				  sixty days, it shall be automatically deemed approved.The department may review
				  a school's curriculum through a board or commission established for a trade or
				  occupation, or by an ad hoc curriculum review committee established by the
				  department.
(b) A description of
				  the course of study for each trade or vocation shall be posted or displayed in
				  a prominent place in the school and made available to students.
(c) Commercial work may be included in a
				  training program; provided that:
(1) The
				  school shall submit to the department for approval a justification of the need
				  for using commercial work in the training program, a description of how it will
				  be integrated into the curriculum, and what limitations will be placed on its
				  use;
(2) The amount of commercial
				  work accepted by a school shall be limited to what is necessary for student
				  training, and commercial work shall be confined to school hours;
(3) Students shall not receive compensation
				  for commercial work which is part of the training program; and
(4) The department may suspend or terminate
				  at any time all or any portion of commercial work of a school upon receiving an
				  objection from a person to persons in the industry, for the welfare of
				  students, or for other just causes.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 101 - LICENSING OF PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOLS › Section 8-101-6 - School staff

Current through June, 2024
(a) A private trade, vocational or technical
				  school shall designate a person as principal and furnish to the department
				  satisfactory evidence of the designee's qualifications to act in that
				  capacity.
(b) The principal shall:
(1) Comply with this chapter;
(2) Submit reports and information as
				  required by the department;
(3)
				  Inform the department of changes in school policies, programs, personnel,
				  facilities, tuition, calendar and all other matters affecting the status of the
				  school as previously licensed;
(4)
				  Authorize all advertising, recruitment procedures employed by representatives
				  of the school, published materials and public relations activities;
				  and
(5) Exercise professional
				  direction and supervision of the school staff and program.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 101 - LICENSING OF PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOLS › Section 8-101-7 - Advertising and student solicitation

Current through June, 2024
(a) It is not the
				  purpose of this section to prevent or to limit the right of private trade,
				  vocational or technical schools to use advertising media in publicizing courses
				  of instruction that are offered. It is intended to prevent misrepresentations
				  and unethical practices.
(b) A
				  school's license shall be revoked if it engages in unfair or deceptive acts or
				  practices as defined by law.
(c)
				  Any reference to the department in a school's advertisement shall be limited to
				  a statement that the school is licensed by the department or a license
				  application is pending approval by the department.
(d) A school may not advertise that it is
				  endorsed by business establishments, organizations or individuals engaged in
				  the kind of work for which training is given unless substantiating evidence is
				  filed with the department.
(e) A
				  school shall not solicit students in help wanted or other employment columns in
				  newspapers or other publications or in any other form of advertising other than
				  that which shows itself clearly to be that of a school seeking to enroll
				  students.
(f) A school shall not
				  advertise or claim that it will completely train students in any given length
				  of time.
(g) A school, or its
				  representatives, shall not advertise that it guarantees or implies to
				  guarantee, employment to its students or graduates; nor shall a school
				  advertise that students or graduates will receive a definite wage per hour, per
				  day, per week or per month.
(h) A
				  school shall not advertise a course of instruction that has not been duly
				  approved by the department for purposes of testing public response unless the
				  advertising clearly states that it is a proposed or tentative offering subject
				  to the approval of the department. Money may not be collected from prospective
				  students for enrollment in a course until it has been approved by the
				  department.
(i) A school shall not
				  advertise a course approved by the department without giving a firm starting
				  date and specifying the length of the course.
(j) The department may require a school to
				  submit copies of current and proposed catalogs, sales presentations, brochures,
				  circulars relating to course offerings, student application forms, contracts,
				  letterheads, form letters and other advertising material to determine
				  compliance with this chapter and the conditions under which a license was
				  issued.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 101 - LICENSING OF PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOLS › Section 8-101-8 - Tuition, fees and other charges

Current through June, 2024
(a) A school shall
				  publish the standard tuition rate in its school literature and shall not
				  deviate from the published rate or any discount other than for cash payments.
				  Discounts shall be clearly indicated in the school literature. A school shall
				  give notice to the department of any change in the published tuition rates at
				  least thirty days in advance of the change.
(b) Quotations to students on the cost of
				  supplies, books, materials, rentals, deposits, registration, library, student
				  activity, or other fees shall be stated separately from the cost of tuition for
				  instruction. Quotations shall reflect complete information on all charges. All
				  quotations to students on tuition, fees, and other charges shall state:
(1) Whether the sums must be paid in advance,
				  when payment is due, and in what installments;
(2) Whether or not financing charges are to
				  be assessed against unpaid advances of tuition or other charges; provided that
				  the rate and total amount of the finance charge shall be clearly indicated;
				  and
(3) What refund will be made in
				  the event a student does not complete the course or discontinues attendance at
				  no fault of the school, and the method of computing the refund.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 101 - LICENSING OF PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOLS › Section 8-101-9 - Inspection

Current through June, 2024
Schools shall be inspected by a representative of the
					 department prior to the issuance of a license and may be inspected at any time
					 thereafter by the department.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 101 - LICENSING OF PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOLS › Section 8-101-10 - Complaints

Current through June, 2024
(a) A complainant shall discuss a complaint
				  with the school principal prior to filing a formal complaint.
(b) A formal complaint of a violation of this
				  chapter shall be submitted and processed in the following manner:
(1) A complainant shall state the complaint
				  in writing, sign the complaint, and submit supportive evidence;
(2) The complaint shall be filed with the
				  director of the department's school improvement and community leadership
				  branch, division of learner, teacher, and school support; and
(3) After investigating the complaint, a
				  written decision and reasons shall be provided to the complainant by the
				  director of the school improvement and community leadership branch.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 101 - LICENSING OF PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOLS › Section 8-101-11 - License revocation, suspension or non-renewal

Current through June, 2024
(a) The
				  department may revoke, suspend, or not renew a school's license because of the
				  school's failure to comply with this chapter. At least fifteen working days
				  prior to the effective date of a license revocation, suspension, or
				  non-renewal, the superintendent shall notify the owner by certified mail,
				  return receipt requested, of:
(1) The
				  department's intent and reasons therefor;
(2) The date the action will become
				  effective; and
(3) The right to
				  request a hearing with the superintendent prior to the effective date of the
				  action.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 101 - LICENSING OF PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOLS › Section 8-101-12 - Hearing

Current through June, 2024
(a) Upon receipt of a request for a hearing
				  on license revocation, suspension, or non-renewal, the superintendent or
				  designee shall schedule a hearing within ten working days and notify the owner,
				  by registered or certified mail at least fifteen days before the hearing, of
				  the date, time, and place of the hearing. The hearing shall be held under the
				  following conditions:
(1) The owner and the
				  department or their representatives shall have the right to present evidence,
				  cross-examine witnesses, or submit rebuttal testimony;
(2) The superintendent or designee shall
				  weigh the evidence impartially and may request additional information relevant
				  to the complaint; and
(3) The
				  department shall make a transcript of the hearing; provided, the owner may
				  obtain a copy of the proceedings at the owner's expense; and, provided further,
				  tape recordings are permissible.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 101 - LICENSING OF PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOLS › Section 8-101-13 - Appeal

Current through June, 2024
The owner may appeal the decision of the superintendent to
					 the board not later than ten working days from the date of the written decision
					 of the superintendent. Upon receiving an appeal, the board shall examine the
					 evidence and issue a final decision in accordance with administrative
					 procedures as set forth by State statutes. A final decision shall not be made
					 until a proposal for decision containing a statement of reasons and including
					 determination of each issue of fact or law necessary to the proposed decision
					 has been served upon the owner, and an opportunity has been given to each party
					 adversely affected by the proposed decision to file exceptions and present
					 argument to the board, which shall consider the whole record or portions of
					 there cord as may be cited by the parties. The final decision of the board
					 shall be sent to the owner by certified mail, return receipt requested. A
					 revocation, suspension, or non-renewal of license shall take effect five
					 working days after the final decision of the board is issued or on the date
					 specified in the final decision.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 2 - EDUCATION › Part 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL › Chapter 101 - LICENSING OF PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOLS › Section 8-101-14 - Penalty

Current through June, 2024
Any person, firm or corporation in violation of this
					 chapter may be subject to penalties as provided by State
					 law."
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 3 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Chapter 200.3 - USE AND LOAN OF AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT, AUDIOVISUAL SOFTWARE, MICROCOMPUTER EQUIPMENT, MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, AND NON-PRINT MATERIAL (REPEALED) › Section 8-200.3-1 to 8-2003-22 - REPEALED

Current through June, 2024
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 3 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Chapter 200.4 - DEFINITIONS › Section 8-200.4-1 - Applicability

Current through June, 2024
This chapter is applicable to all library services and the
				  use or loan of library material, as set forth in chapters 8-200 through
				  8-210.2, unless otherwise specifically provided within those
				  chapters.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 3 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Chapter 200.5 - GENERAL POLICIES GOVERNING LIBRARY SERVICES › Section 8-200.5-2 - Nondiscrimination

Current through June, 2024
No library customer shall be denied the use or loan of
				  library material on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex,
				  including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability,
				  ancestry, or marital status.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 3 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Chapter 200.5 - GENERAL POLICIES GOVERNING LIBRARY SERVICES › Section 8-200.5-3 - Confidentiality

Current through June, 2024
The Hawaii state public library system shall ensure the
				  privacy of library customers' reading interests and research needs. Personal
				  information that would identify a library customer is to remain confidential
				  and is not to be released except as follows:
(1) By court order or subpoena;
(2) Upon the request or with the consent of
				the individual who is the subject of the record or information;
(3) Upon the request of a parent or guardian
				of a minor who is under eighteen years of age and is the subject of the
				record;
(4) Upon the request of the
				guardian of a legally incapacitated individual who is the subject of the
				record; or
(5) For administrative
				and operational library purposes, including:
(A) The installation, maintenance, and
				operation of a library circulation or reservation system or the transfer of
				library records from one records management system to another;
(B) Compilation of statistical data on
				library use;
(C) Answering
				reference questions and obtaining materials and information at that customer's
				request; or
(D) The collection of
				fines or penalties.
Acts by library officers, employees, or police or security
				  agents acting within the scope of their duties to determine the parties
				  responsible for damage to library facilities or property or injury to library
				  users or employees are not violations of this section.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 3 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Chapter 200.6 - LIBRARY CARD › Section 8-200.6-1 - Applicability

Current through June, 2024
This chapter is applicable to all library services and the
				  use or loan of library material. Unless otherwise specifically provided in
				  other chapters, this chapter shall apply to all services provided by public
				  libraries. This chapter does not apply to the loan of materials from the
				  library for the blind and physically handicapped and the federal documents unit
				  of the Hawaii state library and to school library cards issued at public and
				  school libraries.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 3 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Chapter 200.6 - LIBRARY CARD › Section 8-200.6-2 - Library card

Current through June, 2024
(a) Unless otherwise provided by these rules,
				a library card is required for a library customer to use card-required services
				or to request enhanced services.
(b) A library customer who wishes to apply
				for a library card shall provide satisfactory proof of identification and
				current address and complete an application form substantially similar to the
				form located at the end of this chapter as Exhibit 1, entitled "Hawaii State
				Public Library System Library Card Application/Renewal", dated June 26,
				2008.
(c) Applicants for library
				cards may verify their identification using one or more of the following
				picture indentifications to satisfy the required proof:
(1) Current driver's license;
(2) Current State of Hawaii identification
				certificate with expiration date;
(3) Current passport;
(4) Current military
				identification;
(5) Current school
				identification;
(6) Current alien
				registration card;
(7) Any current
				identification issued by any government agency;
(8) Current company-issued
				identification.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 3 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Chapter 200.6 - LIBRARY CARD › Section 8-200.6-3 - System downtime

Current through June, 2024
During system downtimes, a non-library card holder may be
				  issued an identification number and allowed borrowing privileges after properly
				  completing a library card application form and showing proper
				  identification.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 3 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Chapter 200.7 - LOAN OF CIRCULATING LIBRARY MATERIAL › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Section 8-200.7-1 - Applicability

Current through June, 2024
This chapter is applicable to the loan of circulating
					 material from public libraries, except as otherwise provided.This chapter does
					 not apply to the loan of materials from the library for the blind and
					 physically handicapped, and the federal documents unit of the Hawaii state
					 library, and to school library cards issued at public and school
					 libraries.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 8 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 3 - PUBLIC LIBRARIES › Chapter 200.7 - LOAN OF CIRCULATING LIBRARY MATERIAL › Subchapter 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 8-200.7-2 - Availability of library materials

Current through June, 2024
(a) The system may
				  maintain a collection of circulatingmaterials for public use at designated
				  public libraries.
(b) Available
				  circulating materials may be listed in the OPAC.