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HI SCR110

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Donovan Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges University of Hawaii West Oahu to establish baccalaureate degree programs in agricultural technology, food science, and education

  • Identifies need for agricultural and food technology programs in leeward and central Oahu to address aging farmer population and declining state food production

  • Notes demand for teachers willing to work in rural areas, particularly along the leeward coast and on the North Shore of Oahu

  • Points to potential to attract students interested in farming through National FFA Organization participation in public schools with modern agricultural technology programs

  • Directs transmission of concurrent resolution to President of University of Hawaii System and Chancellor of University of Hawaii West Oahu

Legislative Description

Urging The University Of Hawaii West Oahu To Establish Baccalaureate Degree Programs In Agricultural Technology, Food Science, And Education.

Education

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).

4/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance4/17/2023
Agriculture4/11/2023
Higher Education3/15/2023

Full Bill Text

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