HI SB723

Adds occupational training and certification programs as an explicit purpose of University of Hawaii community colleges to rapidly qualify persons for new and hard-to-fill technical positions in the State, counties, and private sector.

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 304A-1101(b) to include short-term technical training programs alongside existing two-year transfer, career and technical education, and continuing education programs.

Requires University of Hawaii to submit a report by twenty days before the 2018 legislative session detailing organizational structure, efficacy of identifying suitable positions, cost-benefit analysis, and recommendations on expanding, modifying, or terminating the programs.

Appropriates unspecified amounts from general revenues for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to fund the occupational training and certification programs.

Effective date of May 12, 2059 (note: this appears to be a drafting error, as no specific amount is listed in the appropriation section).