RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Summary

The bill allocates about $140,000 from state general revenues for FY 2026‑2027 to start a bachelor's degree in American Sign Language interpretation at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. It also directs the university to develop a multi‑year plan for a future master’s program and to provide necessary staff and administrative support. The goal is to address Hawaii’s shortage of qualified ASL interpreters.

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