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Hawaii Senate Bill SR173

Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR173

Introduced
3/8/24  
Refer
3/14/24  
Introduced
3/8/24  
Report Pass
4/3/24  
Refer
3/14/24  
Passed
4/4/24  
Report Pass
4/3/24  

Caption

Urging The Department Of Education, University Of Hawaii Community Colleges, And Hawaii P-20 Partnerships For Education To Develop Clear Pathways For Students In Department Of Education Career And Technical Education Academies To Seamlessly Continue Their Education In Career And Technical Education Programs At University Of Hawaii Community Colleges.

Impact

If implemented, SR173 could significantly impact education policy by promoting better alignment between high school technical programs and community college offerings. The resolution highlights existing discrepancies between the education systems, suggesting that a lack of coordination may hinder students' ability to progress in their education and careers. The proposed pathways are expected to streamline the transition process, making it easier for students to continue their education without unnecessary barriers.

Summary

Senate Resolution 173 seeks to enhance the educational framework in Hawaii by urging collaboration between the Department of Education, University of Hawaii Community Colleges, and Hawaii P-20. The resolution emphasizes the importance of developing clear educational pathways that allow students from the Department of Education's career and technical education academies to smoothly transition into further education programs at community colleges. By fostering these connections, the bill aims to fortify the state's workforce by ensuring that students acquire the necessary skills to secure high-wage, high-demand jobs in various fields.

Contention

While SR173 has the potential to greatly improve educational outcomes, it also faces challenges related to inter-agency cooperation and resource allocation. Questions may arise concerning the responsibility of each educational entity in realizing the proposed pathways and ensuring that they are adequately supported by funding and faculty resources. Additionally, stakeholders might debate the effectiveness of existing technical education programs and whether they truly meet the needs of the job market, indicating a need for ongoing evaluation and adaptation.

Latest SR173 Activity

Companion Bills

HI SCR144

Same As Urging The Department Of Education, University Of Hawaii Community Colleges, And Hawaii P-20 Partnerships For Education To Develop Clear Pathways For Students In Department Of Education Career And Technical Education Academies To Seamlessly Continue Their Education In Career And Technical Education Programs At University Of Hawaii Community Colleges.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR144

Urging The Department Of Education, University Of Hawaii Community Colleges, And Hawaii P-20 Partnerships For Education To Develop Clear Pathways For Students In Department Of Education Career And Technical Education Academies To Seamlessly Continue Their Education In Career And Technical Education Programs At University Of Hawaii Community Colleges.

HI SR56

Requesting Businesses In Hawaii To Use Hawaiian Language And Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement Education Programs To Teach Employees Hawaiian And Hire Permanent Hawaiian Language Teachers.

HI SR170

Urging The Department Of Education And Hawaii Association Of Independent Schools To Expand The Revitalization Of The Future Farmers Of America And 4-h Youth Programs To Support Pathways To Agriculture Careers In Hawaii.

HI SR58

Requesting The Department Of Education To Partner With The Hawaii State Teachers' Association And Teacher Education Programs At Local Universities And Colleges To Provide Pathways For School Support Personnel To Become Full-time Teachers.

HI SCR68

Requesting Businesses In Hawaii To Use Hawaiian Language And Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement Education Programs To Teach Employees Hawaiian And Hire Permanent Hawaiian Language Teachers.

HI AB102

Pupil attendance at community colleges: College and Career Access Pathways partnerships: county offices of education.

HI SCR98

Requesting The Department Of Education To Partner With The Hawaii State Teachers Association And Teacher Education Programs At Local Universities And Colleges To Provide Pathways For School Support Personnel To Become Full-time Teachers.

HI SCR186

Urging The Department Of Education And Hawaii Association Of Independent Schools To Expand The Revitalization Of The Future Farmers Of America And 4-h Youth Programs To Support Pathways To Agriculture Careers In Hawaii.

HI SCR65

Requesting The Department Of Education To Partner With The Hawaii State Teachers' Association And Teacher Education Programs At Local Universities And Colleges To Provide Pathways For School Support Personnel To Become Full-time Teachers.

HI HCR177

Urging The University Of Hawaii Community Colleges To Establish Baccalaureate Degree Programs In Agricultural Technology, Food Science, And Education At Leeward Community College.

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