HI SCR80

Executive Office on Aging requested to partner with University of Hawaii at Manoa Center on Aging to establish a Kupuna Workforce Innovation Hub implementing the 2025 Strengthening Hawaii's Long-Term Direct Care Workforce Strategic Plan.

University of Hawaii at Manoa Center on Aging directed to meet with stakeholders to advance recruitment and retention objectives for direct care workers across the State.

University of Hawaii at Manoa Center on Aging required to standardize core competencies in aging for direct care workers and strengthen training with expanded curriculum and continuing education offerings.

University of Hawaii at Manoa Center on Aging tasked with identifying direct care worker and employer gaps and needs to implement career pathways and workforce strategies.

University of Hawaii at Manoa Center on Aging must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Executive Office on Aging no later than 40 days before the 2026 regular legislative session for inclusion in the annual report.