Representative Jon Riki Karamatsu
Third Reading House Floor Speech
House Bill 2002, House Draft 2
Relating to Education
Tuesday, March 9, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support.
This measure will give each public school the authority, resources, and flexibility to meet the needs of its student body. A key element in reforming our public school system is the “Student weighted formula” that takes into account the unique needs of each student and assigns funds that follow each student to whichever school the student attends. Further, this bill would give principals autonomy and flexibility over how school funds are spent, and expand the role of the current School Community-Based Management System. Thank you.
JON RIKI KARAMATSU 