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HI HR103

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Richard Creagan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Request University of Hawaii system to expand its Senior Citizen Visitor Program to all university and community college campuses, currently available only at Manoa campus
  • Program allows senior citizens to audit university classes free of charge, with approximately 300 seniors participating each semester at Manoa
  • Cites studies showing continuing education and cognitive activity help maintain mental health and reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease in seniors
  • Notes Hawaii's senior population aged 75 and older increased 116 percent from 1990 to 2012, demonstrating growing need for senior engagement programs
  • Direct certified copy of resolution to be transmitted to Chairperson of University of Hawaii Board of Regents

Legislative Description

UH; Senior Visitor Program; Expansion

Last Action

Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 33

3/16/2015

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/16/2015

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