SB437 amends the East-West Center's powers and duties, including establishing scholarships and grants.

SB437 amends the East-West Center's powers and duties, allowing it to establish and maintain scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial support for its programs. The bill also grants the Center the ability to collect fees for its programs, facilities, services, and educational products. Additionally, it allows the Center to enter into contracts and agreements with various entities, both domestic and international. The bill specifies that the Center can operate in perpetuity and be a trustee or beneficiary under any gift, indenture, or will.

SB437 amends the East-West Center's powers and duties, including establishing scholarships and grants.

SB437 amends the East-West Center's powers and duties, allowing it to establish and maintain scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial support for its programs. The bill also grants the Center the ability to collect fees for its programs, facilities, services, and educational products. Additionally, it allows the Center to enter into contracts and agreements with various entities, both domestic and international. The bill specifies that the Center can operate in perpetuity and be a trustee or beneficiary under any gift, indenture, or will.