Requesting collaboration between the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Education to create a long-term program for.

The bill requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Education to establish a formal, long-term collaborative program to expand, equitably distribute, and sustain tree-canopy coverage across public schools statewide. This initiative aims to address the threat of increasing heat in Hawaii, which threatens student health and limits outdoor learning and recreational opportunities. Currently, only 21% of elementary schools meet the recommended 30% tree-canopy coverage.

Requesting collaboration between the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Education to create a long-term program for.

The bill requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Education to establish a formal, long-term collaborative program to expand, equitably distribute, and sustain tree-canopy coverage across public schools statewide. This initiative aims to address the threat of increasing heat in Hawaii, which threatens student health and limits outdoor learning and recreational opportunities. Currently, only 21% of elementary schools meet the recommended 30% tree-canopy coverage.