HB 456 Summary

• Establishes an at-risk youth grant program within the Office of Youth Services to provide funding to programs and entities supporting youth in Hawaii.

• Prioritizes grants for programs serving youth from ethnic groups disproportionately represented in Hawaii's correctional system or at higher risk of mortality, poverty, chronic health issues, and suicide.

• Requires grant applicants to be licensed/registered providers, Hawaii residents, and in compliance with all federal, state, and county laws; prohibits use of funds for entertainment or lobbying.

• Allows grants to be awarded for multi-year periods up to five years and requires the Office of Youth Services to consult with community partners to identify priorities and unmet needs before awarding grants.

• Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to establish and operate the grant program.