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HI SB436
Bill
Status
1/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jarrett Keohokalole
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AI Summary
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Appropriates general revenue funds to the University of Hawaii for fiscal year 2023-2024 to support and expand the mental health technician certificate of competence program.
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Funds designated for hiring one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) mental health technician certificate of competence program coordinator position.
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Establishes a scholarship program and authorizes granting of scholarships to increase access for individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, low-wage earners, or otherwise interested in mental health career pathways.
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Covers administrative costs necessary to offer the three-course certificate program statewide through Windward Community College in collaboration with the Hawaii State Hospital and other University of Hawaii system community colleges.
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Takes effect on July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Relating To Mental Health.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/17/2023