S.B. 826 Summary

• Appropriates funds from general revenues to establish a distance learning center in the Puna district within Hawaii Community College for increased post-secondary education access.

• Requires the University of Hawaii to submit a report on the distance learning center's status, budget needs, challenges, and proposed legislation to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2018 regular session convenes.

• Allocates appropriated funds for four full-time equivalent positions, a feasibility study for planning and construction, and operating expenses including utilities, supplies, equipment, and training.

• Directs the University of Hawaii to expend the appropriated sums for establishing and operating the distance learning center.