HI SB3013

Establishes industry certification award program requiring Department of Education to develop "high value employment criteria" in coordination with University of Hawaii and employers for occupations with high demand, growth potential, and wages.

Provides financial awards to eligible public high schools: $250 per student earning high-value industry certification, $250 per student earning certification recognized for academic credit by Hawaii public higher education institutions, or $100 per student earning other certifications meeting regional economic development needs.

Schools must have recognized career and technical education program with advisory council; advisory council must review and approve student certification selections to ensure employer value; schools must allocate 100% of awards to support CTE programs, instructor stipends, and fee subsidies for low-income students.

Requires Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide annual list of qualifying occupations; Department of Education must make list available to all public high schools and publish on its website.

Mandates annual progress reports to legislature beginning 2021 session, including number of students seeking/earning certifications, types of certifications earned, and demographic breakdown of economically disadvantaged, English language learner, and special education students participating.