SB3179 enhances safety and protection for educational workers in Hawaii by addressing harassment.

SB3179 mandates that educational workers in Hawaii, including administrators, specialists, counselors, teachers, and contractual employees, receive leave with pay to attend court proceedings related to harassment. It requires the Department of Education and public charter schools to conduct formal internal investigations of harassment incidents, report such incidents to law enforcement, and implement procedures for handling harassment. Schools must also develop emergency safety plans and provide annual training on harassment and de-escalation techniques.

SB3179 enhances safety and protection for educational workers in Hawaii by addressing harassment.

SB3179 mandates that educational workers in Hawaii, including administrators, specialists, counselors, teachers, and contractual employees, receive leave with pay to attend court proceedings related to harassment. It requires the Department of Education and public charter schools to conduct formal internal investigations of harassment incidents, report such incidents to law enforcement, and implement procedures for handling harassment. Schools must also develop emergency safety plans and provide annual training on harassment and de-escalation techniques.