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HI SCR166
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges the Governor and state legislature to commit to providing culturally appropriate resources, services, and programs for Native Hawaiian individuals and families experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Recognizes that Native Hawaiians are overrepresented among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while facing disproportionate underdiagnosis, indicating systemic disparities.
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Acknowledges that traditional Native Hawaiian family-based and communal care structures were historically dismantled and remain unresolved, necessitating culturally sensitive support systems.
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Directs transmission of the resolution to multiple state agencies including the Department of Health, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Department of Human Services, and the University of Hawaii System.
Legislative Description
Urging Pertinent State Agencies To Commit To Providing Culturally Appropriate Resources, Services, And Programs For Native Hawaiian Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities And Their Families And Care Providers.
Native Hawaiians
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).
4/15/2024