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HI HB438
Bill
Status
1/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
Ernesto Ganaden
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AI Summary
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Establishes one permanent full-time Pacific youth programs coordinator position within the Office of Youth Services of the Department of Human Services.
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Appropriates general revenue funds for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to support the new coordinator position (specific amount not filled in the bill).
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Authorizes the position to address the needs of at-risk youth from Pacific islands and Oceania, given elevated rates of youth suicide, school dropouts, and criminal justice involvement among these populations.
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Aligns with existing university and government support structures that serve Pacific youth, including the University of Hawaii's student services specialist for Oceania students.
Legislative Description
Relating To Youth Programs.
Appropriation ($)
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) Kitagawa excused (1).
2/14/2023