HI HCR169

Department of Education requested to expand dual credit opportunities allowing high school students to earn college credits or associate degrees before graduating high school.

Department of Education required to submit annual reports on dual credit program expansion to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to each Regular Session beginning in 2021, with reports made available on its website.

Resolution emphasizes special attention to expanding dual credit programs for rural schools using technological advances to overcome distance barriers to participating colleges.

Certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Superintendent of the Department of Education, Board of Education Chairperson, Hawaii P-20, Jobs For the Future, and other educational providers.