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HI HR150
Resolution
Status
3/6/2020
Primary Sponsor
Lauren Matsumoto
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AI Summary
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Urges creation of a working group to explore increasing access to dual credit programs in Hawaii
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Identifies that low-income families and rural students are currently excluded from dual credit and early start programs due to lack of affordability and inability to travel to participating colleges
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Notes that dual credit and early start programs have proven positive correlation with college enrollment, college performance, and bachelor's degree completion
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Directs the Department of Education, Hawaii P-20, Jobs for the Future, and other appropriate organizations to participate in the working group
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Requires certified copies of the resolution 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
Legislative Description
Urging The Legislature To Create A Working Group To Determine How To Expand Dual Credit Access.
Working Group, Dual Credit, High School, Education, College
Last Action
Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 40
3/11/2020