Hawaii HB902 allocates funds to study and support schools affected by Hawaiian Electric's PSPS program.
Hawaii HB902 addresses the challenges posed by Hawaiian Electric Company's Planned Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program, which aims to reduce wildfire risks by shutting off power in high-risk areas. The bill allocates $1,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the Department of Education to study methods supporting schools impacted by PSPS. The study will assess fire safety measures, accommodations for electricity-dependent needs, and alternative power solutions.
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