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HI HB443
Bill
Status
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Garrett
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AI Summary
HB 443 Summary
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Appropriates general revenue funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to address enrollment and retention issues at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, which experienced declining enrollment for the third consecutive year in fall 2023.
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Funds one retention coordinator position to help retain students and address difficulties in retaining mainland students.
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Funds one internship coordinator position to support student engagement and workforce development.
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Funds student enrollment management initiatives to improve the school's brand exposure outside Hawaii and compete with increased online educational opportunities.
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Takes effect July 1, 3000 (effective date appears to contain a clerical error).
Legislative Description
Relating To The University Of Hawaii At Hilo.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Ward excused (4).
2/10/2025