Hawaii HB902 allocates funds for a study on supporting schools affected by the PSPS program.

Hawaii HB902 addresses the challenges posed by the Hawaiian Electric Company's Planned Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program on public schools. The bill allocates funds for the Department of Education to study methods to support schools during PSPS events, including backup power solutions, emergency supplies, and contingency plans. The funding aims to ensure schools can remain operational during power outages, safeguarding students and staff. The bill recognizes the importance of preparedness and inter-agency coordination, drawing lessons from the Lahaina wildfire.

Hawaii HB902 allocates funds for a study on supporting schools affected by the PSPS program.

Hawaii HB902 addresses the challenges posed by the Hawaiian Electric Company's Planned Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program on public schools. The bill allocates funds for the Department of Education to study methods to support schools during PSPS events, including backup power solutions, emergency supplies, and contingency plans. The funding aims to ensure schools can remain operational during power outages, safeguarding students and staff. The bill recognizes the importance of preparedness and inter-agency coordination, drawing lessons from the Lahaina wildfire.