SB 636 Summary

• Appropriates general revenue funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to establish one full-time retention coordinator position and one full-time internship coordinator position at the University of Hawaii at Hilo
• Provides funding for student enrollment management initiatives at UH Hilo to address declining enrollment rates experienced in fall 2023 and the third consecutive year of declining fall enrollment
• Specific dollar amounts for each position and initiative are left blank in the bill text and require legislative determination
• Addresses UH Hilo's enrollment challenges attributed to limited brand exposure outside Hawaii, difficulty retaining mainland students, and increased online educational competition
• Effective date: July 31, 2050