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SR 63

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2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Albers and 6 co-sponsors

SR 63 establishes a Kupuna Workforce Innovation Hub in Hawaii to enhance direct care workforce training, addressing the needs of the aging population for better long-term care.

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Bill Summary · SR 63

Summary of SR 63: Establishing a Kupuna Workforce Innovation Hub

Bill Overview

Bill Number: SR 63
Introduced: April 4, 2025
Status: Referred to Health and Human Services (HHS) / Higher Education (HRE)
Classification: Resolution
Subject: Direct Care Workforce Development, Executive Office on Aging (EOA), Long-Term Care, University of Hawaii

Purpose and Intent

Senate Resolution 63 (SR 63) aims to request the Executive Office on Aging (EOA) to collaborate with the University of Hawaii at Manoa Center on Aging. The primary goal is to establish a Kupuna Workforce Innovation Hub that will implement short-term strategies outlined in the 2025 Strengthening Hawaii's Long-Term Direct Care Workforce Strategic Plan. This initiative is designed to address the growing need for a skilled direct care workforce to support Hawaii's aging population, known as "kupuna."

Key Provisions

  • Partnership Formation: The resolution calls for a formal partnership between the EOA and the University of Hawaii at Manoa Center on Aging.
  • Workforce Innovation Hub: Establishment of a hub focused on developing innovative strategies to enhance the direct care workforce.
  • Implementation of Strategic Plan: The hub will work on executing the short-term strategies identified in the 2025 strategic plan, which aims to strengthen the workforce dedicated to long-term care.

Impact

  • Target Population: The resolution primarily affects Hawaii's aging population, particularly the kupuna, who require long-term care services.
  • Workforce Development: It aims to improve the quality and availability of direct care workers, which is crucial as the demand for such services increases with an aging demographic.
  • Educational Collaboration: The partnership with the University of Hawaii is expected to leverage academic resources and research to develop effective training and support systems for direct care workers.

Procedural Timeline

  • April 4, 2025: SR 63 was filed.
  • April 7, 2025: The resolution was read for the first time, rules were suspended, and it was read a second time before being placed on the calendar.
  • April 8, 2025: The resolution was read for the third time and adopted.
  • May 5, 2025: The legislative session adjourned sine die.

Related Legislation

  • HR 110 and SCR 80 are identified as companion bills, indicating a broader legislative effort to address issues related to the direct care workforce and aging population in Hawaii.

This resolution represents a proactive step towards enhancing the support systems for Hawaii's elderly residents by fostering a robust and well-trained direct care workforce.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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