HI HB1329

Directs the Legislative Reference Bureau to examine the Higher Education Act of 1965 and federal regulations requiring states to authorize private institutions offering post-secondary educational programs.

Requires the bureau to determine what actions and changes are needed for Hawaii to comply with federal authorization requirements, with a deadline for recommendations 20 days before the 2012 legislative session.

Mandates examination of existing state licensing and authorization functions for educational institutions, administrators, and instructors, including the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board and state post-secondary education commission.

Requires recommendations on whether to consolidate education licensing and authorization functions into a single state entity, including consideration of whether to license principals and vice-principals for the first time.

Directs the bureau to examine other jurisdictions' approaches, identify all institutions requiring state authorization, and propose necessary legislation or administrative rules.