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HI HB843
Bill
Status
1/28/2015
Primary Sponsor
Henry Aquino
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AI Summary
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Appropriates general revenue funds for 4.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for the University of Hawaii system-wide Pamantasan Council for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.
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Authorized positions include instructional faculty, student personnel, and graduate assistantships to support Filipino students, faculty, and staff at the University of Hawaii.
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Funds designated to support Philippine language courses (Ilokano and Tagalog), Philippine studies curriculum, student recruitment and retention activities, and community partnerships focused on the Filipino-American experience.
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Established to address underrepresentation of Filipino students in the University of Hawaii system despite Filipinos representing 15-25% of Hawaii's population and being the second-largest ethnic group in the state.
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Effective date July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
University of Hawaii; Appropriation; Hawaii Pamantasan Council ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Pouha excused (1).
2/18/2015