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HI SCR202
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges the University of Hawaii Community Colleges to establish a baccalaureate degree program in education with an online option at Leeward Community College.
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Requests the University of Hawaii re-allocate funds within the Community Colleges system to implement the education degree program and support initiatives addressing educational needs across all counties.
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Urges the Department of Education, Board of Education, community leaders, and educational institutions to support collaborative efforts, promote access to quality education, address teacher shortage issues, and support professional development of educators statewide.
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Notes that Leeward Community College's accreditation allows up to two applied baccalaureate programs and its existing teacher education programs are already offered statewide online.
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References Act 141, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, which required the University of Hawaii to establish kindergarten through grade 12 expanded teaching cohort programs in each county.
Legislative Description
Urging The Development Of A Baccalaureate Degree Program In Education With An Online Option At Leeward Community College To Address The Educational Needs Of Working Adults In All Counties.
University of Hawaii
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN 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