H.C.R. 44 Summary

• Requests the University of Hawaii to affirm commitment to following Title IX and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 to prevent sexual violence, harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking on campuses.

• Directs the University to increase resources and strengthen institutional infrastructure across all campuses to address and prevent sexual violence and gender-based discrimination.

• Requires the University to implement specific safety measures including designating a Title IX coordinator, publishing nondiscrimination notices and victim resources, adopting complaint procedures, implementing evidence-based prevention programs, and providing training on identifying and responding to sexual violence.

• Mandates the University to formulate campus-specific plans addressing gender discrimination and violence while ensuring compliance with Title IX and federal law.

• Requires the University to submit a report on its Title IX and Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act policies, procedures, staffing, and statistics to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2017 Regular Session.