Hawaii HB2210 establishes a tuition waiver for Native Hawaiians at the University of Hawaii System.

Hawaii HB2210 aims to create a tuition waiver program for Native Hawaiians enrolled in the University of Hawaii System. This bill responds to ongoing inequities and reduced resources in Native Hawaiian education. The waiver is intended to fulfill the state's constitutional mandate to promote the well-being of Native Hawaiians, aligning with similar policies in other states. A student's status as Native Hawaiian or Hawaiian will be verified through a card issued by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The university will adopt necessary rules to implement this waiver.

Hawaii HB2210 establishes a tuition waiver for Native Hawaiians at the University of Hawaii System.

Hawaii HB2210 aims to create a tuition waiver program for Native Hawaiians enrolled in the University of Hawaii System. This bill responds to ongoing inequities and reduced resources in Native Hawaiian education. The waiver is intended to fulfill the state's constitutional mandate to promote the well-being of Native Hawaiians, aligning with similar policies in other states. A student's status as Native Hawaiian or Hawaiian will be verified through a card issued by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The university will adopt necessary rules to implement this waiver.