REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON WHETHER TEACHERS AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL SHOULD BE TRAINED IN THE USE OF, AND BE EQUIPPED WITH, PEPPER SPRAY.

Senate Resolution 62 requests the Hawaii Department of Education to study whether teachers and school personnel should receive training in and be equipped with pepper spray for school safety. The study would examine Hawaii school safety data, review policies in other states, assess health and legal risks, gather input from stakeholders, and recommend best practices for training and storage. This resolution does not enact any policy but requires a report to the Legislature by early 2026. It directly affects Hawaii public schools and their safety protocols. The resolution focuses on gathering information, not implementing a new requirement.