SB 1585: Education; Hawaii P-20; University of Hawaii; Evidence-based Performance Metrics; Appropriation
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-04
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-04-17: Re-Referred to EDU, WAM.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Establishes and implements evidence-based performance metrics for the P-20 Partnerships for Education to allow better evidence-based assessments of the P-20 Partnerships for Education advisory council's workforce and pathway development programs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the expenditure of Perkins V federal funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Establishes and implements evidence-based performance metrics for the P-20 Partnerships for Education to allow better evidence-based assessments of the P-20 Partnerships for Education advisory council's workforce and pathway development programs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the expenditure of Perkins V federal funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Establishes and implements evidence-based performance metrics for the P-20 Partnerships for Education to allow better evidence-based assessments of the P-20 Partnerships for Education advisory council's workforce and pathway development programs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the expenditure of Perkins V federal funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)
Establishes and implements evidence-based performance metrics for the P-20 Partnerships for Education to allow better evidence-based assessments of the P-20 Partnerships for Education advisory council's workforce and pathway development programs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the expenditure of federal funds.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature further finds that longstanding vacancies within the state workforce have created challenges for state departments seeking to fill positions with qualified candidates. Accordingly, the Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education aims to fulfill vocational needs for these departments. To meet these goals, it is imperative that the P-20 partnerships for education work closely with state departments such as the department of labor and industrial relations; department of human resources development; department of business, economic development, and tourism; the university of Hawaii, including the university of Hawaii community colleges; and department of education.
The legislature further finds that creating a performance metric to measure the development of P-20 partnerships for education programs will promote accountability in state spending, ensuring that state appropriations are used responsibly and efficiently toward meeting program initiatives.
The legislature also finds that requiring the Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education office within the university of Hawaii to establish and implement evidence-based assessment of its workforce and pathway development programs is a matter of statewide concern pursuant to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution.
The purpose of this Act is to establish and implement evidence-based performance metrics for the Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education to allow better evidence-based assessments for its workforce and pathway development programs.
SECTION 2. Chapter 304A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new part to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"Part . HAWAII P-20 PARTNERSHIPS FOR EDUCATION
§304A- Hawaii P-20; performance metrics evaluation program; established. (a) The Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education shall establish and implement evidence-based assessments of its workforce and pathway development programs for Hawaii students, as provided in this section.
(b) The Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education shall create and maintain records of standardized performance metrics relating to the outcomes of its workforce and pathway development programs, including the number of students utilizing those pathways to fill public sector job vacancies and vacancies in the State's private sector workforce.
(c) The Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education advisory council shall work with the:
(1) Department of labor and industrial relations;
(2) Department of human resources development;
(3) Department of business, economic development, and tourism;
(4) University of Hawaii, including the community colleges; and
(5) Department of education,
to develop the metrics and standards used to measure the performance-based outcomes required under this section to ensure alignment with the vocational and economic goals of the P-20 partnerships for education program.
(d) Funds appropriated to P-20 partnerships for education may be transferred to other state departments or agencies in accordance with the performance metrics and outcomes relating to student achievement, degree attainment, and the number or percentage of jobs in career paths that lead to living wage positions.
(e) No later than thirty days prior to the convening of each regular session, the Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education advisory council shall submit a report to the legislature that summarizes the evidence-based assessment of its workforce and pathway development programs under this section, including:
(1) The number of pathways created that connect students with emerging sector jobs, as identified by the department of business, economic development, and tourism;
(2) The number of job vacancies listed that are jobs located in the State;
(3) The number of job vacancies listed that are vacancies in state government; and
(4) The number of job vacancies that have been filled by Hawaii students using the pathways developed by P-20 partnerships for education."
SECTION 3. There is appropriated or authorized for expenditure out of the Perkins V federal funds received by the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education office to establish and implement evidence-based assessments of its workforce and pathway development programs.
The sums appropriated or authorized shall be expended by the university of Hawaii for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Education; Hawaii P-20; University of Hawaii; Evidence-based Performance Metrics; Appropriation
Description:
Establishes and implements evidence-based performance metrics for the P-20 Partnerships for Education to allow better evidence-based assessments of the P-20 Partnerships for Education advisory council's workforce and pathway development programs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the expenditure of Perkins V federal funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature further finds that longstanding vacancies within the state workforce have created challenges for state departments seeking to fill positions with qualified candidates. Accordingly, the Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education aims to fulfill vocational needs for these departments. To meet these goals, it is imperative that the P-20 partnerships for education work closely with state departments such as the department of labor and industrial relations; department of human resources development; department of business, economic development, and tourism; the university of Hawaii, including the university of Hawaii community colleges; and department of education.
The legislature further finds that creating a performance metric to measure the development of P-20 partnerships for education programs will promote accountability in state spending, ensuring that state appropriations are used responsibly and efficiently toward meeting program initiatives.
The legislature also finds that requiring the Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education office within the university of Hawaii to establish and implement evidence-based assessment of its workforce and pathway development programs is a matter of statewide concern pursuant to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution.
The purpose of this Act is to establish and implement evidence-based performance metrics for the Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education to allow better evidence-based assessments for its workforce and pathway development programs.
SECTION 2. Chapter 304A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new part to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"Part . HAWAII P-20 PARTNERSHIPS FOR EDUCATION
§304A- Hawaii P-20; performance metrics evaluation program; established. (a) The Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education shall establish and implement evidence-based assessments of its workforce and pathway development programs for Hawaii students, as provided in this section.
(b) The Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education shall create and maintain records of standardized performance metrics relating to the outcomes of its workforce and pathway development programs, including the number of students utilizing those pathways to fill public sector job vacancies and vacancies in the State's private sector workforce.
(c) The Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education advisory council shall work with the:
(1) Department of labor and industrial relations;
(2) Department of human resources development;
(3) Department of business, economic development, and tourism;
(4) University of Hawaii, including the community colleges; and
(5) Department of education,
to develop the metrics and standards used to measure the performance-based outcomes required under this section to ensure alignment with the vocational and economic goals of the P-20 partnerships for education program.
(d) Funds appropriated to P-20 partnerships for education may be transferred to other state departments or agencies in accordance with the performance-metrics and outcomes relating to student achievement, degree attainment, and the number or percentage of jobs in career paths that lead to living wage positions.
(e) Any amount that is not transferred to another department or agency pursuant to subsection (d) shall lapse to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year.
(f) No later than thirty days prior to the convening of each regular session, the Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education advisory council shall submit a report to the legislature that summarizes the evidence-based assessment of its workforce and pathway development programs under this section, including:
(1) The number of pathways created that connect students with emerging sector jobs, as identified by the department of business, economic development, and tourism;
(2) The number of job vacancies listed that are jobs located in the State;
(3) The number of job vacancies listed that are vacancies in state government; and
(4) The number of job vacancies that have been filled by Hawaii students using the pathways developed by P-20 partnerships for education."
SECTION 3. There is appropriated or authorized for expenditure out of the Perkins V federal funds received by the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education office to establish and implement evidence-based assessments of its workforce and pathway development programs.
The sums appropriated or authorized shall be expended by the university of Hawaii for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Education; Hawaii P-20; University of Hawaii; Evidence-based Performance Metrics; Appropriations
Description:
Establishes and implements evidence-based performance metrics for the P-20 Partnerships for Education to allow better evidence-based assessments of the P-20 Partnerships for Education advisory council's workforce and pathway development programs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the expenditure of Perkins V federal funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature further finds that longstanding vacancies within the state workforce have created challenges for state departments seeking to fill positions with qualified candidates. Accordingly, the Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education aims to fulfill vocational needs for these departments. To meet these goals, it is imperative that the P-20 partnerships for education work closely with state departments such as the department of labor and industrial relations; department of human resources development; department of business, economic development, and tourism; the university of Hawaii system, including the university of Hawaii community colleges; and the department of education.
The legislature further finds that creating a performance metric to measure the development of P-20 partnerships for education programs will promote accountability in state spending, ensuring that state appropriations are used responsibly and efficiently toward meeting program initiatives.
The legislature also finds that requiring the Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education office within the university of Hawaii to establish and implement evidence-based assessment of its workforce and pathway development programs is a matter of statewide concern pursuant to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution.
The purpose of this Act is to establish and implement evidence-based performance metrics for the Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education to allow better evidence-based assessments for its workforce and pathway development programs.
SECTION 2. Chapter 304A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new part to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"Part . HAWAII P-20 PARTNERSHIPS FOR EDUCATION
§304A- Hawaii P-20; performance metrics evaluation program; established. (a) The Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education shall establish and implement evidence-based assessments of its workforce and pathway development programs for Hawaii students, as provided in this section.
(b) The Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education shall create and maintain records of standardized performance metrics relating to the outcomes of its workforce and pathway development programs, including the number of students utilizing those pathways to fill to public sector job vacancies and vacancies in the State's private sector workforce.
(c) The Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education advisory council shall work with the:
(1) Department of labor and industrial relations;
(2) Department of human resources development;
(3) Department of business, economic development, and tourism;
(4) University of Hawaii system, including the university of Hawaii community colleges; and
(5) Department of education,
to develop the metrics and standards used to measure the performance-based outcomes required under this section to ensure alignment with the vocational and economic goals of the P-20 partnerships for education program.
(d) Funds appropriated to P-20 partnerships for education may be transferred to other state departments or agencies in accordance with the performance-metrics and outcomes relating to student achievement, degree attainment, and the number or percentage of jobs in career paths that lead to living wage positions.
(e) Any amount under subsection (d) that is not transferred to another program shall lapse to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year.
(f) No later than thirty days prior to the convening of each regular session, the Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education advisory council shall submit a report to the legislature that summarizes the evidence-based assessment of its workforce and pathway development programs under this section, including:
(1) The number of pathways created that connect students with emerging sector jobs, as identified by the department of business, economic development, and tourism;
(2) The number of job vacancies listed that are actual local jobs;
(3) The number of job vacancies listed that are vacancies in state government; and
(4) The number of job vacancies that have been filled by Hawaii students using the pathways developed by P-20 partnerships for education."
SECTION 3. There is appropriated or authorized for expenditure out of the Perkins V federal funds received by the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education office to establish and implement evidence-based assessments of its workforce and pathway development programs.
The sums appropriated or authorized shall be expended by the university of Hawaii for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 31, 2050.
Report Title:
Education; Hawaii P-20; University of Hawaii; Evidence-based Performance Metrics; Appropriations
Description:
Establishes and implements evidence-based performance metrics for the P-20 Partnerships for Education to allow better evidence-based assessments of the P-20 Partnerships for Education advisory council's workforce and pathway development programs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the expenditure of Perkins V federal funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
1585 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO workforce development.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature further finds that longstanding vacancies within the state workforce have created challenges for state departments seeking to fill positions with qualified candidates. Accordingly, the Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education aims to fulfill vocational needs for these departments. To meet these goals, it is imperative that the P-20 partnerships for education work closely with state departments such as the department of labor and industrial relations; department of human resources development; department of business, economic development, and tourism; the university of Hawaii system, including the university of Hawaii community colleges; and the Hawaii state department of education.
The legislature further finds that creating a performance metric to measure the development of P-20 partnerships for education programs will promote accountability in state spending, ensuring that state appropriations are used responsibly and efficiently toward meeting program initiatives.
The purpose of this Act is to establish and implement evidence-based performance metrics for the Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education to allow better evidence-based assessments for its workforce and pathway development programs.
SECTION 2. Chapter 304A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new part to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"Part . HAWAII P-20 PARTNERSHIPS FOR EDUCATION
§304A- Hawaii P-20; performance metrics evaluation program; established. (a) The Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education shall establish and implement evidence-based assessments of its workforce and pathway development programs for Hawaii students, as provided in this section.
(b) The Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education shall create and maintain records of standardized performance metrics relating to the outcomes of its workforce and pathway development programs, including the number of students utilizing those pathways to fill to public sector job vacancies and vacancies in Hawaii's private sector workforce.
(c) The Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education advisory council shall work with the:
(1) Department of labor and industrial relations;
(2) Department of human resources development;
(3) Department of business, economic development, and tourism;
(4) University of Hawaii system, including the university of Hawaii community colleges; and
(5) Department of education,
to develop the metrics and standards used to measure the performance-based outcomes required under this section to ensure alignment with the vocational and economic goals of the P-20 partnerships for education program.
(d) Funds appropriated to P-20 partnerships for education may be transferred to other state departments or agencies in accordance with the performance-metrics and outcomes relating to student achievement, degree attainment, and the number or percentage of jobs in career paths that lead to living wage positions.
(e) Any amount under subsection (d) that is not transferred to another program shall lapse to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year.
(f) No later than days prior to the convening of each regular session, the Hawaii P-20 partnerships for education advisory council shall submit a report to the legislature that summarizes the evidence-based assessment of its workforce and pathway development programs under this section, including:
(1) The number of pathways created that connect students with emerging sector jobs, as identified by the department of business, economic development, and tourism;
(2) The number of job vacancies listed that are actual local jobs;
(3) The number of job vacancies listed that are vacancies in state government; and
(4) The number of job vacancies that have been filled by Hawaii students using the pathways developed by P-20 partnerships for education."
SECTION 3. There is appropriated or authorized for expenditure out of the federal funds received by the State of Hawaii the sum of $6,000,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the career and technical education program.
The sums appropriated or authorized shall be expended by the university of Hawaii for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
Education; Hawaii P-20; University of Hawaii; Appropriation
Description:
Establishes and implements evidence-based performance metrics for the P-20 Partnerships for Education to allow better evidence-based assessments of the P-20 Partnerships for Education advisory council's workforce and pathway development programs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the expenditure of federal funds.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Apr 17, 2026 | Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409). |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Senate Conferee(s) discharged. |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 825). |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Kim Chair; Kidani Co-Chair; Hashimoto, Fevella. |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Senate disagrees with House amendments. |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 698). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Marten excused (2). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-08-25. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1973) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 13 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Hussey, Alcos, Ward. |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 03-27-25 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Reported from EDN/HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1437) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Amato, Kapela, Kila, La Chica, Olds, Sayama, Woodson, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Evslin. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Garrett, Kapela, Kila, Olds, Sayama, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Evslin. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN/HED on Tuesday, 03-18-25 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Referred to EDN/HED, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Pass First Reading |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 375) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | One Day Notice 03-04-25. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 866) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 26, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 20, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 10:03AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Reported from HRE (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 517) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Fukunaga, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-25 3:10PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Referred to HRE, WAM. |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Introduced. |
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| Apr 8, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 27, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Mar 18, 2025 | The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Higher Education |
Passed |
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| Mar 18, 2025 | The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Education |
Passed |
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| Mar 4, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 26, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Feb 11, 2025 | The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education |
Passed |
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| Chamber of Commerce Hawaii | *** Support | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Department of Human Resources Development | ** Support |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1973
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 1585
S.D. 1
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred S.B. No. 1585, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Require the Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education to establish and implement evidence-based performance metrics relating to the outcomes of its workforce and pathway development programs; and
(2) Authorize the expenditure of Perkins V federal funds for the Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education Office to establish and implement evidence-based assessments of its workforce and pathway development programs.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Education; Department of the Attorney General; Department of Human Resources Development; Department of Budget and Finance; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges; and Hawaiʻi P-20 Partnerships for Education.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Deleting the provision that lapses unexpended Perkins V federal funds to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year; and
(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1585, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1585, S.D. 1, H.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1437
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 1585
S.D. 1
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committees on Education and Higher Education, to which was referred S.B. No. 1585, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,"
beg leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Establish and implement evidence-based performance metrics for the Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education to allow better evidence-based assessments for its workforce and pathway development programs; and
(2) Authorize the expenditure of Perkins V federal funds for the Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education Office to establish and implement evidence-based assessments of its workforce and pathway development programs.
Your Committees received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Human Resources Development. Your Committees received comments on this measure from the Department of Education; Department of the Attorney General; Department of Budget and Finance; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges; and Hawaiʻi P-20 Partnerships for Education.
Your Committees find that state departments are experiencing difficulty in filling positions with qualified candidates because of a workforce shortage. Your Committees further find that the Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education can help to meet the vocational needs of the departments. Your Committees believe that evidence-based performance metrics must be established to measure the development of Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education programs and ensure that state funds are appropriately expended for the development of students in equipping them with the technical skills and academic knowledge that is needed for employment.
Your Committees have amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000; and
(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Education and Higher Education that are attached to this report, your Committees are in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1585, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommend that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1585, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committees on Education and Higher Education,
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____________________________ ANDREW TAKUYA GARRETT, Chair |
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____________________________ JUSTIN H. WOODSON, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 866
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 1585
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred S.B. No. 1585, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to ensure the effectiveness of the State's workforce development and pathway development programs.
Specifically, this measure:
(1) Establishes and implements evidence-based performance metrics for Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education programs to allow better evidence-based assessments for its workforce and pathway development programs; and
(2) Authorizes the expenditure of Perkins V federal funds for the Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education office to establish and implement evidence-based assessments of its workforce and pathway development programs.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Department of Human Resources Development, University of Hawaii System, and Chamber of Commerce Hawaii.
Your Committee received written comments in opposition to this measure from one individual.
Your Committee received written comments on this measure from the Department of Education; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; and Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education.
Your Committee finds that creating performance metrics to measure the development of P-20 Partnerships for Education programs will promote accountability in state spending, ensuring that state moneys are used responsibly and efficiently.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1585, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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________________________________ DONOVAN M. DELA CRUZ, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 517
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 1585
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred S.B. No. 1585 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to establish and implement evidence-based performance metrics for the Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education to allow better evidence-based assessments for its workforce and pathway development programs.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Human Resources Development.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of the Attorney General; Department of Education; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges; and Hawaiʻi P-20 Partnerships for Education.
Your Committee finds that the Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education Advisory Council and its associated members from the Executive Office on Early Learning, Department of Education, and University of Hawaii, including the University of Hawaii Community Colleges, collaborate to improve educational pathways for students from early childhood through higher education to instill them with the vocational skills and knowledge that will prepare them for professional life. Your Committee further finds that the evidence-based performance metrics could enhance the effectiveness of the workforce and pathway development programs offered through Hawaii P-20. This measure will improve workforce and pathway development programs to provide students with access to high‑quality career and technical education programs that will equip them with the academic knowledge and technical skills necessary for employment.
Your Committee notes the concern raised by the Department of Education and the University of Hawaii Community Colleges that this measure may reduce the amount of funding that is provided to the Department of Education and the Hawaii Community Colleges for the support of career development programs.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Inserting language identifying it as a law of statewide concern;
(2) Specifying that the Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education Advisory Council shall submit its report to the Legislature no later than thirty days prior to the convening of each Regular Session;
(3) Specifying that Perkins V federal funds shall be appropriated or authorized for the purposes of this measure;
(4) Inserting language clarifying that the purpose of the appropriation is for the Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education Office to establish and implement evidence‑based assessments of its workforce and pathway development programs;
(5) Changing the appropriation to an unspecified amount;
(6) Inserting an effective date of July 31, 2050, to encourage further discussion; and
(7) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1585, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1585, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Higher Education,
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________________________________ DONNA MERCADO KIM, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Mar 27, 2025 | SB1585_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_03-27-25_.PDF |
| Mar 18, 2025 | SB1585_SD1_TESTIMONY_EDN-HED_03-18-25_.PDF |
| Feb 25, 2025 | SB1585_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-26-25_.PDF |
| Feb 11, 2025 | SB1585_TESTIMONY_HRE_02-11-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
2MIN
House Standing Committee on Finance
18MIN
House Standing Committee on Education
18MIN
House Standing Committee on Higher Education
9MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Education
9MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education
9MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Labor and Technology
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