Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct an economic development study on automated manufacturing opportunities in Hawaii. Makes an appropriation for the study. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD2)
Appropriates funds for existing alternative learning centers or alternative learning schools, a new alternative learning school within the Nanakuli-Waianae school complex area, the planning and designing of alternative learning schools in each of the remaining school complex areas across the State, and one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) director of alternative schools position. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources cooperative extension service for four full-time equivalent (4.0 FTE) ornamental plant extension agents. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)
Establishes and appropriates funds for an Office of Strategic Partnerships and Development to specifically analyze, evaluate, recommend, coordinate, oversee, and manage public-private partnerships that benefit the University of Hawaii. Removes reference to the Board of Regents having exclusive jurisdiction over the internal structure, management, and operation of the University of Hawaii. Establishes a 5-year University of Hawaii public-private partnership pilot project to allow the university to enter into public-private partnerships, under certain conditions. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2)
Establishes the Safe Keiki Grant program to award funds to qualified DOE schools to purchase supplies for students to remain at school shelters for 48 hours in the event of an emergency. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Limits the number of standardized tests students take in a school year. Requires the Board of Education to conduct a statewide survey of school administrators and teachers to determine the time spent on preparing for standardized tests and the impact of preparation time on the quality of instruction. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the operational expenses and staffing costs of the Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Establishes the high-growth grant program and special fund to provide grants to qualified businesses for certain business development activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
