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HI HR132

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Joy San Buenaventura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges University of Hawaii to study the feasibility of establishing a Hawaii Community College distance learning center in the Puna District
  • Requests the study include budgetary needs, possible challenges, and any proposed legislation necessary to establish the center
  • Requires University of Hawaii to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2020 Regular Session
  • Cites the 2018 Kilauea disaster and remote location of Puna District as barriers to resident access to post-secondary education
  • Directed copies to be transmitted to University of Hawaii Board of Regents Chairperson, University President, and Hawaii Community College Chancellor

Legislative Description

Urging The University Of Hawaii To Study The Feasibility Of Establishing A Hawaii Community College Distance Learning Center In The Puna District.

University of Hawaii

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, C. Lee excused (2).

3/28/2019

Committee Referrals

Finance3/28/2019
Lower and Higher Education3/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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