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HR 101

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA KOKUA PROGRAM AND DISABILITY SERVICES ACROSS THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT AND EXPANSION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 3 co-sponsors

Hawaii urges UH system to evaluate disability support services effectiveness and identify improvement areas, but the non-binding resolution lacks enforcement mechanisms.

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Bill Summary · HR 101

Legislative bill overview

HR 101 is a non-binding resolution urging the University of Hawaii system to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the KOKUA Program (support services for students with disabilities) at UH Manoa and assess disability services quality across all UH campuses. The bill requests the university identify gaps and develop recommendations for improving and expanding these support systems.

Why is this important

Disability services directly affect educational access and success for students with disabilities, representing a significant portion of the student population. A systematic evaluation can reveal whether current resources adequately meet student needs and identify funding or program gaps that limit access to higher education for this population.

Potential points of contention

  • Non-binding nature: As a resolution, this carries no enforcement mechanism; the university may disregard recommendations without consequence
  • Cost implications: Comprehensive evaluation and expansion of disability services require budget allocation; legislators may debate funding sources during implementation
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify evaluation metrics, timeline, or reporting requirements, potentially resulting in superficial compliance rather than meaningful assessment

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

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