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HI SB971
Bill
Status
3/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Kidani
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AI Summary
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Establishes a scholarship program administered by the Department of Education to award $1,000 to students pursuing teaching degrees at state accredited institutions of higher education who successfully complete one course in computer science.
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Appropriates funds for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 (specific dollar amount to be determined) to support the scholarship awards.
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Addresses the shortage of advanced placement computer science courses in Hawaii high schools and the need for more qualified computer science teachers.
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Takes effect on July 1, 2052.
Legislative Description
Relating To The Department Of Education.
DOE
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan, Yamane excused (2).
3/22/2019