HI HB554

Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 to pay student employees at new or expanded worksites at each University of Hawaii campus.

Funds shall be allocated to the vice chancellor for students at each campus according to full-time student enrollment levels.

Prioritizes funding for students employed in university programs supporting access, retention, and diversity over other student employee positions.

Addresses the finding that approximately 4,000 University of Hawaii students work an average of 12 hours per week while enrolled full-time, with the system currently spending approximately $22,000,000 annually on student employee salaries.

Takes effect on July 1, 2525 (note: appears to contain a typographical error in the effective date).