HI HB395

Requires the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to grant full tuition waivers to all enrolled native Hawaiian and Hawaiian students across the system's ten campuses.

Defines eligibility based on section 10-2 of Hawaii Revised Statutes, with an Office of Hawaiian Affairs registry card constituting conclusive proof of native Hawaiian or Hawaiian status.

Cites statistics showing native Hawaiians comprise only 14% of University of Hawaii students despite representing 26% of public school population, with lower college graduation and retention rates than other ethnic groups.

Notes only 3.2% of native Hawaiians statewide have earned graduate degrees and only 4% of faculty positions at University of Hawaii at Manoa are held by native Hawaiians.

Takes effect upon approval.