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HI HCR71
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Ernesto Ganaden
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AI Summary
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Urges the Office of Youth Services to develop a comprehensive list and inventory of programs serving Pacific Islander youth and their families
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Notes that Pacific Islander youth are overrepresented in Hawaii's social, behavioral, health, and juvenile justice systems, including the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility
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References a 2019 statewide youth services directory contract that was terminated in 2020 due to budget cuts, creating a current lack of awareness and coordination
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Requires the Office of Youth Services to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2024 Regular Session convenes
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Directs certified copies be transmitted to the Director of Human Services and Executive Director of the Office of Youth Services
Legislative Description
Urging The Office Of Youth Services To Develop A List And Inventory Of Programs That Work With Pacific Islander Youth And Their Families.
Department of Human Services
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lamosao, Pierick, Saiki excused (3).
3/28/2023