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HI HCR97

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Garrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • A 2020 Hope Center study found 58% of University of Hawaii students faced basic needs insecurity, including 44% experiencing housing insecurity and 14% experiencing homelessness.

  • Only 15% of students experiencing basic needs insecurity received emergency aid, with 78% of non-recipients believing they were ineligible and 58% unaware the program existed.

  • University of Hawaii at Manoa has a mental health staffing ratio of one practitioner per 4,010 students, compared to the recommended standard of one per 1,000-1,500 students.

  • The resolution urges the University of Hawaii to implement a homeless student stability and housing resource program and develop a plan using results from a 2025 basic needs survey.

  • The University of Hawaii is requested to strengthen mental health services and increase awareness of and access to student resources and support programs.

Legislative Description

Urging The University Of Hawaii To Implement A Homeless Student Stability And Housing Resource Program To Address The Issue Of Housing Instability.

University of Hawaii

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on HSG with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing3/27/2025
Higher Education3/14/2025

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