HI HB438

Establishes one permanent full-time Pacific youth programs coordinator position within the Office of Youth Services of the Department of Human Services.

Appropriates general revenues for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to fund the new coordinator position (specific dollar amount not specified in bill text).

Finds that at-risk youth from Pacific islands face elevated rates of suicide, school dropout, and criminal justice involvement, and would benefit from culturally-specific Pacific youth programs.

Recognizes the Office of Youth Services' four main programs: juvenile justice prevention, Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility, Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, and State Youth Commission.

Takes effect on June 30, 3000 (note: this appears to be a drafting error, as the intended effective date is likely 2023).