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HI SB2802

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Donovan Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $750,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to establish two new bachelor's degree programs at Leeward Community College: a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Agricultural Science.

  • Funds 2.0 full-time equivalent positions to administer and support the new programs, plus related supplies and equipment.

  • Addresses Hawaii's educator workforce shortage by allowing students to complete their entire teaching degree at Leeward Community College rather than transferring to a university after earning an associate degree.

  • Supports Hawaii's agricultural diversification and sustainability goals by developing local expertise in agricultural science.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2050, with the University of Hawaii designated to expend the appropriated funds.

Legislative Description

Relating To The University Of Hawaii.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Amato, Evslin, Kila, La Chica, Olds, Woodson, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Kapela.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/10/2026
Ways and Means2/20/2026
Education1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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