URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT EXPANDED COMMUNITY ACCESS TO OUTDOOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES AND GROUNDS DURING NON-SCHOOL HOURS.

This House Resolution encourages Hawaii's Department of Education to allow the public to use outdoor school facilities like playgrounds and sports fields during non-school hours, particularly on weekends. The bill aims to provide more safe recreational spaces for residents in areas where parks are scarce and to promote physical activity and community health. It does not mandate changes but urges the department to explore feasible opportunities for shared use while balancing school operations and community needs. The resolution directs the Department of Education to engage with stakeholders and consider policies that support this expanded access.