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HI SB391

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Donovan Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates unspecified funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to support University of Hawaii community colleges' workforce development programs, including administration, training, positions, and student support.

  • Prioritizes funding for high school students participating in community college workforce training programs, including dual credit opportunities such as early college offerings.

  • Directs appropriated funds to support short-term workforce training and industry-recognized credentials as alternatives to traditional four-year college enrollment for high school graduates.

  • Establishes that the University of Hawaii will administer funds for workforce development programs developed in collaboration with employers, industry associations, and community organizations.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To The University Of Hawaii Community College Workforce Training.

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; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).

3/22/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance3/22/2023
Higher Education & Technology3/9/2023
Ways and Means2/13/2023
Higher Education1/25/2023

Full Bill Text

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