Establishes a systemwide framework for assessing prior learning to award academic credit at the University of Hawaii.

The bill mandates the University of Hawaii to create a systemwide framework for assessing prior learning to award academic credit for certificates or degrees. This includes identifying categories of prior learning, such as military education, industry credentials, and apprenticeships. The framework aims to reduce time to degree, lower costs, and support workforce development. It preserves faculty authority over academic standards and campus autonomy over implementation. The university must report on the framework's status and recommendations by 2028.

Establishes a systemwide framework for assessing prior learning to award academic credit at the University of Hawaii.

The bill mandates the University of Hawaii to create a systemwide framework for assessing prior learning to award academic credit for certificates or degrees. This includes identifying categories of prior learning, such as military education, industry credentials, and apprenticeships. The framework aims to reduce time to degree, lower costs, and support workforce development. It preserves faculty authority over academic standards and campus autonomy over implementation. The university must report on the framework's status and recommendations by 2028.