HI SB2320

Establishes an undergraduate health sciences academy within the University of Hawaii system administered by the University of Hawaii-West Oahu and John A. Burns School of Medicine to recruit and retain Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and first-generation college students.

Academy mission is to eliminate health disparities in Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and other underserved communities by promoting access to quality health sciences education pathways at early college and undergraduate levels.

Academic programs shall be guided by four Native Hawaiian principles: Hoomalamalama (education strategies), Hoomana (empowerment and mentorship), Hoopili (family engagement and community involvement), and Hookahuli (transformation through internships and technology).

Requires University of Hawaii-West Oahu to submit a report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to each odd-numbered year regular session regarding educational outcomes, including enrollment and graduation data.

Appropriates general revenues for fiscal year 2018-2019 for permanent faculty and staff positions at the academy, with funds to be expended by the University of Hawaii-West Oahu.