Today, the Hawaiʻi State Senate voted to confirm three First Circuit appointments. James S. Kawashima (Circuit Court) was appointed by Governor David Y. Ige. Timothy E. Ho (District Court) and John Alberto Montalbano (District Family Court) were appointed by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald. Senator Karl Rhoads (District 13 - Dowsett Highlands, Pu‘unui, Nu‘uanu, Pacific Heights, Pauoa, Punchbowl, Pālama, Liliha, ʻIwilei, Chinatown, and Downtown), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee stated, “The resumes and skillsets of these judicial appointees are wideranging, extensive and diverse. After meeting with each of them, I am confident that these three judges will serve the judiciary with intelligence and integrity." First Circuit – Oʻahu James S. Kawashima has been confirmed to the Circuit Court of the First Circuit, replacing retired Judge Bert I. Ayabe. He currently is a judge for the District Court of the First Circuit, confirmed in 2016, and served as a per diem judge for the same court from 2010 to 2016. Prior to his District Court confirmation, Judge Kawashima practiced law in Honolulu for fourteen years as a solo practitioner, an associate attorney at several firms, a deputy attorney general in the Department of the Attorney General's Medicaid fraud control unit and a deputy prosecuting attorney at the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California Law Center, where he was a Moot Court Finalist. He was admitted to the Hawaiʻi State Bar in 1992. Judge Kawashima also has years of experience in the business field including serving as a corporate legal consultant, pitchman and venture fundraiser. He has also taught as an adjunct instructor at Kapiʻolani Community College from 2008-2011 and summer school at ʻIolani School and served as an LSAT and SAT instructor. Timothy E. Ho has been confirmed to the District Court of the First Circuit, replacing Judge Kevin T. Morikone, who was confirmed to the Circuit Court bench. He currently runs his own law practice, the Law Office of Timothy E. Ho, and serves as a per diem judge in the District Court of the First Circuit. Prior to that, Judge Ho was employed as an associate attorney by Imanaka Asato, LLLC from 2018 to 2022 and was with the Office of the Public Defender from 1987 to 2018, concluding his time there as the chief deputy public defender. He is a graduate of the University of Hawaiʻi William S. Richardson School of Law and was admitted to the Hawaiʻi State Bar in 1987. Throughout his career, Judge Ho has been active in numerous legal and community organizations, including the American Heart Association and the Hawaiʻi State Bar Association, and was an adjunct professor for the William S. Richardson School of Law. John Alberto Montalbano has been confirmed to the District Family Court of the First Circuit, after the retirement of Judge Sherri-Ann L. Chun Iha. He is currently employed with the Office of the Command Judge Advocate as a judge advocate attorney. Prior to that, Judge Montalbano was employed by Farrell & Associates, LLC from 2013 to 2020, Fukunaga Matayoshi Hershey & Ching, LLP from 2008 to 2013 and was a deputy prosecuting attorney in the career criminal unit of the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu from 2002 to 2008. He is a graduate of Golden Gate University School of Law and was admitted to the Hawaiʻi State Bar in 2001. Montalbano has served as a per diem district court judge for the District Court of the First Circuit since 2014 and also as an adjunct professor for the 2960th Multi-functional Training Brigade. He has also volunteered with the Kapolei Access to Justice Room, Court Annexed Arbitration Program and Protectors of Paradise beach clean-up crew. ###

As Kaiser mental health care workers enter their seventh week of a strike, Senate Minority Leader Kurt Fevella (District 19 - ‘Ewa Beach, Ocean Pointe, ‘Ewa by Gentry, Iroquois Point, portion of ‘Ewa Villages) issued the following statement regarding Kaiser’s refusal to reach a fair agreement: “Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Workers in Hawaiʻi have been on strike for seven weeks now. As members of the National Union of Health Workers (NUHW), Kaiser's mental health care workers are protesting the severe understaffing of its mental health services. During the October 5, 2022 rally at the State Capitol, Senator Fevella stated several elected officials and community leaders called on Kaiser officials to do more to improve access to care for its patients who are waiting months to see a Kaiser therapist. The next day Kaiser returned to the bargaining table only to reject NUHW's proposal and offered no further counteroffer to bridge remaining differences between the parties. Since our rally, Senator Fevella was disappointed to learn that Kaiser has sent an email to private providers with an offer to pay $6,800 up front for 40 sessions to see five Kaiser patients during an eight-week period. Kaiser's unwillingness to negotiate in good faith and instead pay private providers $170/person which is more than its typical reimbursement of $128/session clearly indicates Kaiser officials disregard for its own mental health workers, some of whom have 10 or more years of services at Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi. Kaiser, which reported a $8.1 billion net profit in 2021 and $56.7 billion in cash and investments, would rather play a waiting game to break up this union and would rather prioritize its own profits over its patients and its own workers. It is unfair and unreasonable for NUHW members to accept Kaiser's proposal to cut retirement and health benefits for mental health care workers that are available to other Kaiser medical workers. Kaiser's refusal to reach a fair agreement would make it harder for Kaiser to recruit and retain additional mental health therapists, to keep its current workforce and most importantly to address a potential patient safety risk by its failure to discuss long-term solutions for patient access to mental health care services.” ###

The Hawai‘i State Senate is currently accepting job applications for the upcoming 2023 legislative session. Applicants interested in serving their community, learning more about the legislative process and working in a dynamic environment should visit the Senate Jobs page at www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sjobs.aspx for more details. Session jobs are temporary and require a 4-6-month commitment with start dates in December 2022 or January 2023, depending on the position. Employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for health insurance through the Hawai‘i Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. The Senate is recruiting for the following positions: • Committee Clerk • Legislative Assistant • Budget Analyst • Legislative Researcher • Legislative Research Attorney • Data-Entry Clerk/Office Assistant • Video Conference Support Staff “Our session employees play a critical role in the legislative process, and I encourage those with a passion for public service to consider applying for these positions,” said Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi (District 8 - Kauaʻi and Niʻihau). As of September 1, 2021, all members and employees of the Senate are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. To apply, please send a cover letter, position reference number, and resume to sclerk2@capitol.hawaii.gov. ###

Pursuant to Article VI, Section 3 of the Hawaiʻi State Constitution, the Senate will be convening next week to hold its third judicial special session on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Capitol Auditorium. The Senate will consider the appointments of James S. Kawashima to the Circuit Court of the First Circuit, John Alberto Montalbano to the District Family Court of the First Circuit and Timothy E. Ho to the District Court of the First Circuit. The First Circuit comprises the island of Oʻahu. The Senate Committee on Judiciary will hold its confirmation hearing on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in Room 229. View the hearing notice here: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/splsession2022c/Hearing_JDC_10-17-22.pdf Members of the public can submit in-person testimony or testify via videoconference. Pre-registration is not required for those who prefer to testify in person. Those who wish to testify via videoconference should use the Legislature's website (www.capitol.hawaii.gov) to submit their written testimony and select "yes" when asked if they will be testifying remotely for the hearing. Written testimony is required to participate via videoconference and must be submitted at least 24 hours before the hearing. Additional information and details are on the Legislature's website. The purpose of this third judicial special session is to address the pending appointments only. ###

On October 3, Senate Minority Leader Kurt Fevella (District 19 - ‘Ewa Beach, Ocean Pointe, ‘Ewa by Gentry, Iroquois Point, portion of ‘Ewa Villages) sent a letter to the president and vice president of Haseko (Ewa), Inc. voicing his support for the Hoakalei Master Plan Update with one exception. He clearly stated for the record his opposition to the use of potable drinking water to fill the Wai Kai Wave surf pool. The senator highlighted the work done in the Legislature in 2022 to support a change in the definition of public swimming pools, specifically Act 86 which established alternative public health standards for man-made pools that contain a body of water use from other recreational waters. He wrote, “It is logical to assume that the natural brackish water used in an adjacent public swimming lagoon at Hoakalei would be the same body of water used for other Hoakalei recreational facilities like the Wai Kai Wave surf pool. I was disappointed to learn of Haseko's plan to use potable fresh drinking water to fill this surf pool.” According to Haseko’s plan, 1.7 million gallons of fresh drinkable water would be needed to initially fill the surf pool. Senator Fevella called this “unacceptable and unconscionable, especially in light of Honolulu's ongoing water conservation efforts.” Additionally, 3,260 gallons would be needed daily to replace the water loss, equaling 1.2 million gallons required to refill the pool on an annual basis. Senator Fevella questioned why alternative water sources, such as natural salt water, brackish water from the adjacent lagoon or desalinated ocean water, had not been considered. He concluded, “Plans to use potable drinking water illustrate Haseko's failure to understand the concept of what is "pono" and disrespects the Hawaiian cultural and spiritual connection to this land and its precious water resources.”

During the 2022 Legislative Session, Sen. Bennette Misalucha successfully introduced SCR 25, which officially recognizes October 3 – October 7, 2022, as Digital Inclusion Week in Hawaiʻi. This week in in conjunction with an annual National Digital Inclusion Alliance campaign that consists of a week of awareness, recognition and celebration to highlight digital inclusion efforts and promote digital equity in communities across the nation. For more information on Digital Inclusion Week and to see a list of events planned across the state, please visit https://broadband.hawaii.gov/diw22/ #HawaiiStateSenate #DigitalEquity #DigitalInclusion #HawaiiEvents #HawaiiNews **What is digital inclusion? The National and Telecommunications Administration defines Digital Inclusion as individual- and community-level access to robust broadband connections; Internet-enabled devices that meet their needs; and the skills to explore, create and collaborate in the digital world. BroadbandUSA evaluates digital inclusion through access, digital literacy, meaningful use, and institutionalization. Access considers the availability of high-speed, reliable Internet and related equipment, including having Internet connections and technology at home or in community institutions (e.g., free public Wi-Fi, public computer centers). Digital Literacy measures an individual’s ability to use the Internet and modern technologies, such as computers and smart phones. Meaningful Use refers to how an individual uses their digital literacy skills to enhance educational and employment opportunities. Institutionalization assesses a community’s efforts to incorporate digital skills and opportunity in its workforce development, economic development, or community planning strategies.

After a 'IO (Hawaiian hawk) was repeatedly injured, conservation organizations and non-profits collaborated to hold "Hawk Week," October 9-15, 2022. Intended to bring attention to the plight of our state’s native hawk and to raise awareness about the threats the bird faces, the week includes numerous opportunities for people to get involved and educated. More information here: https://bit.ly/3yfA9Lm-IO-Hawk #IO #HawaiianHawk #DLNR #Makaio #Wildlife Hawaii DLNR (Department of Land and Natural Resources) Learn more about the ʻIO (Hawaiian Hawk) here -->https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/wildlife/birds/io/

The Enforcement Recruit Class (LERC 22-01) ~ Photo courtesy of PSD HONOLULU – Public Safety Department officials, family members, and friends today gathered at the Neal Blaisdell Center in Honolulu to witness the graduation of the Law Enforcement Recruit Class (LERC) 22-01 for Deputy Sheriffs. 15 new deputies were added to the Sheriff Division and will be assigned to positions across the state. The new deputies were presented with graduation certificates, followed by the recitation of the Oath of Office and the Sheriff badge presentation. A family member was picked to pin the badge on the new Deputy Sheriff. The recruits were trained in over 1,000 hours of academic instruction and practical testing in constitutional and criminal law, ethical uses of force, physical fitness, traffic enforcement, firearms, and physical control tactics. Student awards for Top Gun, Physical Fitness, Leadership, Academic Average, and Distinguished Recruit were also handed out to the recruits who ranked at the top of their class in those areas. The new deputies will be sent out to work in various positions throughout the state. 11 will be assigned to Oahu, two to Maui, and two to Kauai. The Sheriff Division carries out law enforcement services statewide. Its mission is to uphold justice and promote public safety by providing law enforcement services to Hawaii’s communities with integrity, professionalism, and fairness. Pictures and video from today’s graduation can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7anqujs73wukg4o/AACZ8s5QfaxGzq_z9w9xplzca?dl=0

SENATE PRESIDENT KOUCHI SUBMITS THREE NAMES FOR GOVERNOR IGE’S CONSIDERATION TO SERVE ON THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY Pursuant to Act 255, SLH (HB 2024 HD1 SD2 CD1), Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi (District 8 – Kauaʻi and Niʻihau) transmitted his list of three individuals – Paul Horner, Dr. Kamanamaikalani Beamer, and Benjamin Kudo – to Governor David Ige. The Governor will now select one of the three to serve on the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. Paul Horner – Hilo, Hawaiʻi Currently serving as the president and CEO of Nā Leo ʻO Hawaiʻi, Paul Horner has decades of experience in management roles across various industries, including hospitality and luxury resort management. He has managed hotels on Lānaʻi, Big Island, and Napa Valley, California. Prior to his current role with Nā Leo ʻO Hawaiʻi, Mr. Horner was the executive director for the Waioli Corporation/Nuhou Corporation – a non-profit founded to preserve the 100-acre historic Grove Farm Sugar Plantation. Mr. Horner is a graduate of Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and is currently a licensed real estate salesperson. He was inducted into the Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association Hall of Fame in 2018. Kamanamaikalani Beamer, PhD – Kamuela, Hawaiʻi Dr. Kamanamaikalani Beamer is a full professor in the Hui ʻĀina Momona Program at the University of Hawaiʻi-Mānoa. He serves a dual appointment in the Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge and the William S. Richardson School of Law as part of the Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence in Native Hawaiian Law. Dr. Beamer also serves as the board chair for Aloha Kuamo‘o ‘Āina and sits on the Board of Directors for the University of Hawaiʻi Professional Assembly. From 2009-2018, Dr. Beamer served as director of the First Nations Futures Program at Kamehameha Schools and was a commissioner on the State Water Resource Management Commission from 2013-2021. He was president and CEO at The Kohala Center from 2015-2016. A graduate of Kamehameha Schools, Dr. Beamer earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Hawaiian Studies & Philosophy and his Master of Arts and Doctorate in Geography from the University of Hawaiʻi. A published author of both books and academic articles, he won Book of the Year from the Hawai‘i Book Publishing Association in 2015. Benjamin Asa Kudo – Honolulu, Hawaiʻi Mr. Kudo presently is counsel to the law firm of Ashford & Wriston, a law firm that handles significant real estate transactions, commercial litigation, and tax law throughout the State. He has been an invited speaker and seminar lecturer to various professional organizations on real property law, land use law, native Hawaiian rights, and water rights. He currently serves as an Advisory Board member, Aloha Council, Boy Scouts of America (former Kamehameha District Chairman); Director, Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii (1996-2011); Honorary Director, Temari-Center for Pacific and Asian Art; Director, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; President (2008 -2010) and Director, The 200 Club; Director, New City Nissan, Inc.; Council Leader, U.S. - Japan Council; serves as legal counsel to the Japanese American Citizens League and volunteer advisor to the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii on the Honouliuli Internment Center Preservation Project. Mr. Kudo received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington in 1972; a Masters of Business Administration (emphasis in finance) from the University of Hawaii in 1975; a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. in 1978; a Ph.D. in international management from the Shidler College of Business, University of Hawaii, with an emphasis in cross-cultural studies in 2008. All nominees appointed by Governor Ige are subject to Senate confirmation.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) have announced the roll-out of the 2022 Summer Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (P-EBT). In response to the economic impacts of the pandemic, through Rounds 1, 2, and 3 of P-EBT, two Keiki Under 6 programs and now as we approach the second Summer P-EBT program, DHS provided 127,000 eligible children with $249,368,670.00 in food assistance support. Additionally, DHS provided more than $469,000,000.00 in Supplemental Emergency Allotment SNAP Support to individuals and families. What is Summer P-EBT? The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program is food assistance approved by the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service, and authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFRCA) (P.L. 116-127) as amended by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (P.L. 116-159) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260). Who is it for? School-aged students who as of the last day of School Year 2021-2022: Are either enrolled (this includes high school seniors) for free or reduced-price school meals at a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) OR… Who are enrolled in a school that provides free meals to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) or another provision. (See list of DOE CEP Schools [click here] or NSLP Charter and Private Schools [click here]) OR… Who apply for free or reduced price school meals by July 31, 2022, and are later determined eligible and enrolled for free or reduced-price school meals at a school that participates in the NSLP. Children under 6 years old: Received SNAP benefits for any time between June 1, 2022 through and including July 31, 2022. Do families need to apply for Summer P-EBT benefits? There is no application for Summer P-EBT benefits. Most eligible students are automatically enrolled for P-EBT through verification depending on their age: For school-aged students enrolled in Department of Education and NSLP-participating Charter and Private schools, eligible students are either enrolled for free or reduced-price school meals at their school, or students are enrolled in a school that provides free meals to all students through the CEP or another provision. Children under 6 are automatically enrolled for Keiki P-EBT through verification of SNAP participation with the Department’s eligibility system. What if my school-aged child is NOT enrolled in free or reduced-priced school meals? If your school-aged child is in need and is NOT enrolled in the free or reduced-price school meal program (and you would like for them to receive P-EBT benefits) please apply via EZMealApp.com between July 15, 2022 through July 31, 2022 if your child is attending a DOE school. For children attending a NSLP-participating Charter or Private school, please contact your school. How Does this Work? School-aged students: Eligible students will have their benefits issued to their own Hawaiʻi P-EBT account that is accessible through a Hawaiʻi P-EBT card (white card with black lettering) that they received for the 2020-21 school year. For newly eligible students that did not previously receive P-EBT for the 2020-21 school year, they will be mailed separate Hawaiʻi P-EBT cards in the name of each eligible student. Children under 6 years old: Eligible children will have their benefits issued to their family’s existing SNAP account and Kokua EBT. (Note: The eligible child must have received SNAP for the month of June or July 2022 for P-EBT benefits to be issued to the Kokua EBT card.) If the eligible child(ren) were in a SNAP household but are now no longer with the SNAP household and no longer receiving SNAP, you will need to contact the P-EBT call center at 1-888-975-PEBT(7328), or write to us by clicking the “Contact Us” button at https://pais-pebt.dhs.hawaii.gov/ so that we can verify and coordinate their benefits. What if I need a replacement card? If a replacement card is needed (Kokua EBT or Hawaiʻi P-EBT) please call the Fidelity Information Service (FIS) customer service at 1- 888-328-4292 and mention you are requesting a replacement card for a P-EBT account (if requesting a Hawai’i P-EBT card). What foods can P-EBT benefits buy? Benefits can be used to purchase SNAP-eligible foods, such as groceries (including frozen), snacks, and seeds or plants that will produce food. You can’t use the benefits to purchase alcohol, tobacco products, vitamins, live animals, prepared foods, or any non-food household items. For a list of SNAP-eligible foods, see fns.usda.gov/snap/eligible-food-items. The Kokua EBT and Hawai‘i P-EBT cards can also be used in the Da Bux How much will students/children receive for the Summer benefit? Both school-aged students and children under 6 years of age will be eligible for the same amount of benefit that has been established by the federal government. The amount of Summer P-EBT benefit that covers the summer period starting from June 1, 2022 through July 31, 2022 is $455 per student/child. A letter separate from the Hawaiʻi P-EBT card mailer will be mailed starting from July 13, 2022 to inform you how much your student/child will be receiving for the summer. When will benefits be issued? The Summer P-EBT benefits will be loaded to the Hawaiʻi P-EBT or SNAP EBT accounts and be available on the following dates: Benefit Availability Amount July 19, 2022 $228 August 23, 2022 $227 Note: For school-aged students who apply for free or reduced-priced meals after the 2021-2022 school year ended and by July 31, 2022, and are determined eligible and enrolled in free or reduced-priced meals, all Summer P-EBT benefits for 2022 will be issued on August 23, 2022. Do I or my child have to be a U.S. citizen to receive P-EBT benefits? School-aged students: These benefits are for all children who are either enrolled for free or reduced-price school meals or enrolled at a school that provides free meals to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) or another provision. Using P-EBT benefits will NOT affect a parent or child’s immigration status. Children under 6 years old: If they are NOT enrolled for free or reduced-price school meals or at a school that provides free meals to all students through CEP or another provision, then SNAP eligibility rules apply. U.S. citizens and some aliens who are admitted for permanent residency may qualify Where can I check on my child’s P-EBT benefit status? Click on the “Pandemic EBT Status Lookup” button at https://pais-pebt.dhs.hawaii.gov/ If I have more questions where should I call (such as where can I report a change of address)? Call the P-EBT call center at 1-888-975-PEBT(7328), or write to us by clicking the “Contact Us” button at pais-pebt.dhs.hawaii.gov sOURCE: Department of Human Services | Summer P-EBT Benefits Begin to Roll-Out on July 19 (hawaii.gov)

Career and Technical Education (CTE) affords opportunities to ALL students interested in acquiring the academic, technical, and employability skills necessary to succeed in postsecondary education and/or high-demand careers. CTE ​Vision A sustainable future in which Hawai`i graduates can live and thrive in-state by being prepared to succeed in high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand occupations. CTE ​Mission To serve our schools and the greater community by designing quality CTE programs that meet the needs of Hawai'i’s labor workforce—inclusive of new pathways and programs of study, industry standards, work-based learning, industry-recognized certifications, early college opportunities, and professional development—as well as to ensure equity of access, and increase participation rates and successful outcomes. New CTE Career Pathways The impetus for expanding the CTE Career Pathways was directly related to: ✔ The passage of Perkins V, provided clearer language on CTE course rigor and alignment of secondary and postsecondary education with the workforce. ✔ Findings from a Hawaii Department of Education CTE course inventory that found only 44 of 77 courses utilized industry standards. ✔ Uncertainty over whether secondary CTE offerings were vertically aligned with postsecondary education and fully aligned with Hawai’i economic and workforce priorities. An alignment study utilized state economic and workforce data to determine high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand occupations for Hawai’i along with the state economic priorities and initiatives. The results were used to inform the selection of CTE programs to meet the needs of the alignment study. This led to the expansion from 6 secondary CTE Career Pathways to 13 and the redesign of the CTE programs of study. The redesigned secondary Career Pathways include: ✔ Revision of courses, program of study industry course standards, and recommended benchmark student learning activities to support deeper learning and the acquisition of academic, technical, and employability skills. ✔ A robust approach to work-based learning (WBL) consisting of embedded WBL benchmark activities that are aligned to standards and a capstone WBL course for each program of study. Cultural Arts, Media, and Entertainment (SY23-24) Business Management, Finance, and Marketing (SY22-23) Health Services (SY21-22) Information Technology and Digital Transformation (SY21-22) Building and Construction (SY20-21) Advanced Manufacturing (SY21-22) Energy (SY21-22) Architectural Design and Engineering Technology (SY20-21) Transportation Services (SY20-21) Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (SY21-22) Education (Summer 2020) Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (SY23-24) Law and Public Safety (Summer 2020) Refer to this timeline for more information on the rollout. Pathway Goals As written in the Hawaii Perkins V State Plan, CTE’s goals are to: Ensure students have equitable access to high-quality CTE programs—those programs that meet size, scope, and quality criteria in their design and delivery; Increase participation and improve the equity of participation in high-quality CTE programs; and Improve educational and workforce outcomes of CTE program participants and improve the equity of those outcomes. When Should Career Pathways Be Used? Career Pathways provide an ideal organizing tool at all educational levels—kindergarten through college—to guide career exploration and planning activities, focus teaching and learning, and connect education with relevant, real-world activities. How Can Career Pathways Be Used? The Career Pathways are a tool for career awareness, exploration, preparation, and training for all students K-12. Introducing students to broad career pathways, and the numerous career clusters and occupations within, expands their list of career possibilities. Older students may also find the interest inventory test (RIASEC) helpful in exploring Career Pathway options. At the secondary and postsecondary levels, Career Pathways provide industry standards that meet business and industry requirements. Implementing these program of study industry standards will ensure student attainment of a high level of technical knowledge and skills and a seamless transition from secondary to postsecondary education or careers. Programs of Study ​Download a list for SY 2020-21 by District and School Students may attain mastery of all specific Career Pathway course standards by completing a Program of Study, which spans four years at the high school level. Programs of Study are designed to: integrate academic standards, career and workplace skills, and specific business and industry validated standards; incorporate work-based learning, industry recognized credentials, and early postsecondary opportunities where feasible and appropriate; and prepare students for further education and/or employment. Hawaii Department of Education 13 Career Pathways and Programs of Study: Cultural Arts, Media, and Entertainment Digital Design Fashion and Artisan Design Film and Media Production Business Management, Finance, and Marketing Business Management Entrepreneurship Financial Management Marketing Management Supply Chain and Logistics Technology Health Services Public Health Services Diagnostic Services Emergency Medical Services Human Performance Therapeutic Services Nursing Services Information Technology and Digital Transformation Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programming Networking Cybersecurity (Cyber) Web Design and Development (WDD) Building and Construction Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Systems Residential and Commercial Construction Advanced Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Technology Electro-Mechanical Technology Welding Energy Alternative Fuels Technology Power Grid Technology Renewable Energies Technology Architectural Design and Engineering Technology Architectural Design (AD) Engineering Transportation Services Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Automotive Collision Repair Aviation Maintenance Technology Marine Maintenance Technology Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Animal Systems, Food Systems Natural Resources Business Natural Resources Management Education Learning Support Professionals (LSP) Teaching As a Profession (TAP) Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Culinary Arts Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Management Law and Public Safety Law Enforcement Services Fire and Emergency Services (FES) Pre-Law Performance-Based Assessments The CTE Performance-Based Assessments (PBAs) evaluate a students' abilities to apply the academic and technical skills and knowledge they have learned in their CTE Programs of Study. The PBA includes three components: Technical writing Oral presentation Performance assessment The PBA is conducted by a school or by a school district. Pathway Advisory Councils Pathway Advisory Council (PAC) members advise the Hawaii Department of Education on the skills, knowledge, tools, technology, and tasks needed in today’s careers. The PAC objectives are to: provide industry-specific expertise to inform student technical skills learning in secondary CTE programs of study and the associated industry standards create linkages between industry, secondary and postsecondary education enhance the industry and technical skills experiences of secondary CTE educators provide collaborative opportunities for input and consultation take on other actions as needed related to the pathway Career and Technical Student Organizations Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are an integral component of CTE classroom curriculum and instruction and develop employability and career skills by engaging students in applied learning experiences. CTSOs enhance learning by providing opportunities for contextual instruction, leadership and personal development, and real world application. Through activities, programs, and competitive events, CTSOs help guide students in selecting a career path or program of study, and provide opportunities to gain the skills and abilities needed to be successful in those careers. In addition, students have opportunities to hold leadership positions at the local, state, and national levels and attend leadership development conferences to network with other students as well as business and industry partners. Source: https://www.ctsos.org/ The Hawaii State Department of Education currently has five CTSOs: DECA Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) FFA (formerly known as Future Farmers of America) HOSA - Future Health Professionals SkillsUSA Annual Notice Prior to the beginning of each school year, each high school offering a CTE program must advise students, parents, employees, and the general public that all vocational opportunities will be offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap. This notice is translated into 14 different languages. View the notice here. Other CTE-Related Resources The following are relevant topics related to CTE implementation: Hawai‘i Academies Hawai‘i Academies provide systematic support to meet HIDOE's vision and mission by expanding Smaller Learning Communities (SLCs) in Hawai‘i to prepare all students for college and careers. Learn more about member schools and the career academy themes they are designed around by clicking on the header. Hawaii Career Explorer Online tool from the University of Hawai‘i Community College System that provides information on the credits, certificates and degrees that are available related to various careers. ​JROTC The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) is a four-year CTE elective program of instruction cost-shared by the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Two consecutive JROTC courses fulfill the CTE two-credit requirement for a high school diploma. The curriculum is designed to teach high school students the value of citizenship, leadership, personal responsibility, and teamwork while instilling self-esteem, self-discipline, and a sense of accomplishment. JROTC cadets earn advanced rank when enlisting into any branch of the military and advanced opportunities for federal/military academy appointments and ROTC college scholarships.​ JROTC is not a military recruiting program; cadets will not incur any military obligation upon completion of the program. JROTC is a service to our nation, in that it provides cadets the motivation and skills to improve physical fitness; remain drug-free; think critically and creatively; communicate effectively; work as a team member; graduate from high school; pursue meaningful careers, especially in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); and become successful citizens. For more information on JROTC, contact Roger Rabiego at roger.rabiego@k12.hi.us. Source: https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/StudentLearning/CTE/Pages/default.aspx

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi - The legislative conference committee on House Bill (HB) 2024, Relating to Mauna Kea, issued a proposed conference draft (CD 1). CD 1 restructures the management of Mauna Kea by creating the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. The University of Hawaii currently manages Mauna Kea under a 65-year master lease with the Department of Land and Natural Resources. CD 1 addresses several concerns raised by the University of Hawaii, including its continued access to viewing time. A summary and copy of CD 1 are attached. The conference committee will reconvene to discuss CD 1 on Thursday, April 28, 2022, 1:30PM, State Capitol Room 016. The conference committee on HB 2024 was created to resolve differences between the last House and Senate version of the bill. The conference committee is comprised of the following: House: Representatives Tarnas, Nakashima, Branco, Co-Chairs; Eli, and McDermott Senate: Senators Kim, Chair; Keith-Agaran, Co-Chair; Kanuha, and Fevella The conference committee will reconvene on Thursday, April 28 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 016 at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol. To watch the conference committee live, click here. Click here to view the summary and Conference Draft 1.