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HI HR72
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 in Hawaii.
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Notes that Pacific Islander youth are overrepresented in the State'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, highlighting the ongoing lack of program awareness and coordination.
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Requests the Office of Youth Services submit a report with 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 of the resolution 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