Authorizes the department of education to develop programs to encourage the development of gardens on school property. Broadens the authority of the Hawaii community development authority to develop programs that provide incentives for the development of urban gardening programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Rep. Gregg Takayama
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Establishes a stipend program to be administered by DOE for students enrolled in a teacher education program at UH and who agree to teach in the public school system for five years. Establishes a similar stipend program to be administered by the state public charter school commission for students enrolled in a teacher education program at UH and who agree to teach in a public charter school for five years. Gives preference to teachers who choose to teach in a Hawaiian immersion school. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Raises from $3,000,000 to $6,000,000 the cap on the amount the University of Hawaii System can expend from the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund for the University of Hawaii Foundation. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Appropriates funds to the DOE to secure additional resources to help implement the Hawaii farm to school program, specifically to implement internal systems and controls to meet the State's local food goals in school meals. Requires the DOE to submit a report to the legislature no later than 1/1/2023 that details a plan and timeline for implementing the Hawaii farm to school program. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)