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HI HB67
Bill
Status
3/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
Scot Matayoshi
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AI Summary
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Appropriates unspecified funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to establish full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for Windward Community College's Pu`uhonua Program, which provides college courses and degrees to incarcerated individuals.
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Establishes three FTE counselor and coordinator positions: one at Women's Community Correctional Center, one at Hālawa Correctional Facility, and one incarcerated education coordinator for Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility.
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Supports program that serves incarcerated populations at three facilities, with students earning degrees in liberal arts and Hawaiian studies or certificates in business and psycho-social developmental studies.
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Notes program achievements including 3.6 average GPA, 85% of students earning A, B, or C grades, and lower recidivism rates compared to non-participating incarcerated individuals.
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Effective date: June 30, 3000 (apparent clerical error in legislation).
Legislative Description
Making An Appropriation For The Pu`uhonua Program.
Appropriations ($)
Last Action
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.
4/28/2023