HB 532 Summary

• Appropriates funds for five full-time equivalent permanent positions at the Ko education center within Hawaii community college for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025

• Positions to be funded include: auxiliary and facility services officer, career and technical education specialist, lab coordinator, administration and fiscal specialist, and faculty member for career and technical education programs

• Ko education center lost 67 percent of permanent positions (5 of 6 positions) since 2020 transfer from University of Hawaii at Hilo due to pandemic-related economic impacts

• Funding is intended to restore staff positions so the center can fully accomplish its mission and reopen facilities for community benefit

• Takes effect June 30, 3000