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HI HB2639

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mark Takai

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the University of Hawaii college-credit equivalency program to award academic credits for professional experience gained in the United States Armed Forces
  • Mandates the University of Hawaii develop a learning assessment to determine college-level learning achieved during military service
  • Intended to help transitioning service members earn college credit more quickly so they can enter the workforce faster
  • Received support from the University of Hawaii Community Colleges, Department of Defense State Liaison Office, and Oahu Veterans Center
  • Recommended for passage by the Committees on Education and Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs

Legislative Description

Higher Education; College-Credit Equivalency Program

Last Action

(S) Act 012, 4/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112).

4/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Finance2/17/2012
Higher Education2/8/2012
Public Safety & Military Affairs1/25/2012

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