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HRS §304A-2001 Benchmarks; annual budget requests; biennial reports

304A-2001. Benchmarks; annual budget requests; biennial reports (a) The board of regents shall adopt benchmarks to expand and develop the university to become a statewide campus that provides Hawaii with a higher education system designed to meet the future needs and demands of the citizens of the State and capitalize on the university's unique resources and location to become an international educational, research, and service center known both in the United States and throughout the Pacific and Asian countries. The benchmarks shall include but not be limited to: (1) Expanding access to educational opportunity throughout the State; (2) Striving for excellence in undergraduate education; (3) Requiring the university to continue to gain prominence in research and distance learning; (4) Revitalizing services to the State; (5) Enhancing the international role of the university; and (6) Maintaining diversity by clarifying campus missions and coordinating campus plans. (b) The board of regents shall apply these benchmarks in the development of their annual budget request to the legislature and adoption of tuition schedules. (c) The university shall conduct a periodic review of all instruction, organized research, public service, academic support, student services, and institutional support programs at each campus to determine whether the programs are operating for the purposes originally established and not inconsistent with the benchmarks adopted pursuant to subsection (a). The university shall submit a report of its findings to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the legislature in the second year of each fiscal biennium. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2002 Budget request computation; reporting of exempt fees of scholarship holders

304A-2002. Budget request computation; reporting of exempt fees of scholarship holders In computing its budget requests, the board of regents shall not show amounts of tuition and registration fees from which holders of scholarships are exempted. These amounts shall be reported for information purposes to the department of budget and finance but shall not be included in the statement of university income. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2003 Appropriations; accounts; depositories

304A-2003. Appropriations; accounts; depositories Moneys appropriated by the legislature for the university shall be payable by the director of finance, upon vouchers approved by the board of regents or by any officer elected or appointed by the board under section 304A‑105 and authorized by the board to approve such vouchers on behalf of the board. All moneys received by or on behalf of the board or the university shall be deposited with the director of finance; except that any moneys received from the federal government or from private contributions shall be deposited and accounted for in accordance with conditions established by the agencies or persons from whom the moneys are received and except that, with the concurrence of the director of finance, moneys received from the federal government for research, training, and other related purposes of a transitory nature and moneys in trust, special, or revolving funds administered by the university may be deposited in depositories other than the state treasury; provided that the university informs the director of finance of the depositories in which moneys from the funds have been deposited and submits copies of annual statements from each of the depositories in which the moneys from the funds are deposited. All income from tuition and fees charged for regular courses of instruction and tuition related course and fee charges against students shall be deposited to the credit of the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund pursuant to section [304A-2153]. Income from university projects as defined and described in section [304A‑2167.5] and sections [304A-2671] to [304A-2684], may be credited to special or other funds. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2004 Special and revolving funds; expenditures in excess of appropriations

304A-2004. Special and revolving funds; expenditures in excess of appropriations In any fiscal year if the amount of revenues deposited into a special or revolving fund of the university exceeds the amount appropriated from that fund for that year, the president may approve expenditures in excess of the amount appropriated, up to the amount by which revenues for that fund exceed the appropriations from that fund for a fiscal year. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2005 Special and revolving funds; management

304A-2005. Special and revolving funds; management In managing special and revolving funds under its control, the board of regents shall ensure that: (1) The purposes for which special and revolving funds are expended, encumbered, or transferred benefit those upon whom fees and charges are imposed through these funds; and (2) Fees and charges are fair and equitable with respect to the level and quality of services provided to those upon whom fees and charges are imposed. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2006 Special and revolving funds; fees and charges; public meetings exemption

304A-2006. Special and revolving funds; fees and charges; public meetings exemption In establishing or amending fees or charges that generate receipts for deposit into any University of Hawaii special or revolving fund, the board of regents shall be exempted from the public notice, public hearing, and gubernatorial approval requirements of chapter 91. The fees and charges may be established at an open meeting subject to the requirements of chapter 92. These fees and charges may include laboratory fees, special instructional fees, fees for admission to events, rental rates for facilities, equipment, or real property, and services provided to other government agencies and to the public. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2007 Special and revolving funds; annual report; expenditures in excess of appropriations

304A-2007. Special and revolving funds; annual report; expenditures in excess of appropriations (a) The university shall annually provide to the legislature, at least twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session, an itemized account of the income to and the expenditure from each university special and revolving fund during the previous fiscal year. (b) The report shall also include all expenditures in excess of each fund's appropriation for each fiscal year. (c) The itemized account of income and expenditures required under this section shall be in addition to any other item for reporting that the legislature may specifically require under the law establishing the special or revolving fund. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2; am L 2011, c 92, §§1, 3]

HRS §304A-2101 General fund budget appropriations; formulation

304A-2101. General fund budget appropriations; formulation (a) The general fund budget appropriations for the university shall be an amount not less than three times and not greater than five times the amount of regular tuition and related fee revenues estimated for that fiscal year. (b) Any general fund budget appropriation for the university for operating purposes for any fiscal year shall include the consideration of: (1) The fiscal condition of the State; (2) Enrollment; (3) Access to educational opportunity; (4) The mix of resident and nonresident students; and (5) Community service and noninstruction programs. (c) No revenue received by the university pursuant to the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund established under section [304A-2153] may be used by the governor or the director of finance as a justification for reducing any budget request or allotment to the university unless the university requests such a reduction. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2102 Hawaii community college promise program subaccount

304A-2102. Hawaii community college promise program subaccount (a) There is established the Hawaii community college promise program subaccount within the University of Hawaii general fund. Moneys in the subaccount shall be used to provide financial assistance to qualified students through Hawaii community college promise program scholarships under section 304A-506. (b) The University of Hawaii shall submit a report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session regarding the subaccount. The report shall include but not be limited to the number of scholarships provided under the Hawaii community college promise program during the preceding year. (c) This subaccount is not intended to provide loans or keep track of payback provisions. [L 2018, c 14, §3]

HRS §304A-2151 University of Hawaii risk management special fund

304A-2151. University of Hawaii risk management special fund (a) There is established the University of Hawaii risk management special fund. The following may be deposited into the special fund: (1) Appropriations by the legislature; (2) Assessments for risk management costs as applicable against any funds of the university; (3) Moneys received from the settlement of claims or losses of the university that are not contractually or otherwise obligated for other purposes; and (4) Moneys received pursuant to an insurance policy. (b) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the university may transfer funds at its disposal into the special fund to be expended for the purposes provided herein. (c) Revenues deposited into the special fund may be expended by the university for costs and expenses associated with the administration and operation of the risk management program, including but not limited to insurance premiums, retention payments, claims administration and operation, settlements, payment of judgments, other obligations, and legal fees and costs. (d) The board of regents shall develop internal policies and procedures for the management of risk at the university that are consistent with the goals of public accountability. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2152 University of Hawaii at Manoa malpractice special fund

304A-2152. University of Hawaii at Manoa malpractice special fund (a) There is established the University of Hawaii at Manoa malpractice special fund, which shall be used for costs arising from the defense and settlement of claims against the university, its students, or its faculty for professional malpractice in programs that provide professional services, including but not limited to clinical medicine, nursing, and law; provided that this fund shall not be used to fund settlements funded through professional liability insurance or through special appropriations of the legislature. (b) The university may establish appropriate charges and fees to individuals who are provided professional liability coverage under this section, the proceeds of which shall be deposited in accounts and credited to the University of Hawaii at Manoa malpractice special fund. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2153 University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund

304A-2153. University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund (a) There is established the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund into which shall be deposited all revenue collected by the university for regular, summer, and continuing education credit tuition, tuition-related course and fee charges, and any other charges to students, except as provided by law. Moneys deposited into the fund shall be expended to maintain or improve the university's programs and operations and shall not be: (1) Used as a justification for reducing any budget request or allotment to the university unless the university requests such a reduction; (2) Transferred unless otherwise authorized by the legislature; and (3) Restricted by the governor or the director of finance without the prior approval of the legislature. Any rule, policy, or action of any agency or individual in contravention of this subsection shall be void as against public policy. (b) Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, the board of regents may authorize expenditures of up to $3,000,000 annually, excluding in-kind services, from this fund for the purposes of promoting alumni relations and generating private donations for deposit into the University of Hawaii Foundation for the purposes of the university. Any expenditure authorized pursuant to this subsection shall be for a public purpose and shall not be subject to chapters 42F, 103, 103D, and 103F. The university shall submit a comprehensive report to the legislature detailing the use of any funds authorized by the board under this subsection no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session. The report shall: (1) Identify each department of the University of Hawaii Foundation supported by moneys from the fund; (2) Describe the purposes and activities of each department identified in paragraph (1) and how it participates in fundraising activities and benefits the university; (3) Provide the total expenditures of each department identified in paragraph (1) by primary expense categories; (4) Identify all moneys from the fund transferred to any fund of the university and provide a justification of how these moneys are used to benefit the university; (5) Provide a financial summary of the operating activities of the University of Hawaii Foundation, including revenues and expenditures by major reporting categories; and (6) Identify amounts and purposes of all expenditures from the University of Hawaii support fund. (c) Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, the university may transfer funds from the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund into the scholarship and assistance special fund established pursuant to section 304A-2159. (d) In estimating its quarterly budget requirements, each campus of the University of Hawaii shall prepare a plan for the fiscal year for the operation of each of the programs that it is responsible for administering. The operations plan shall be: (1) In such form and content as the vice president for budget and finance and chief financial officer of the University of Hawaii may prescribe; and (2) Submitted, together with the estimated quarterly budget requirements, to the vice president for budget and finance and chief financial officer on such date as the vice president for budget and finance and chief financial officer may prescribe. (e) The president and vice president for budget and finance and chief financial officer of the University of Hawaii: (1) Shall review the operations plan for each campus to determine if: (A) It is consistent with the policy decisions of the board of regents and appropriations by the legislature; (B) It reflects proper planning and efficient management methods; and (C) Appropriations have been made for the planned purpose and will not be exhausted before the end of the fiscal year; (2) Shall approve the operations plan for each campus if they determine that the operations plan meets the requirements of paragraph (1); and (3) May modify or withhold the planned expenditures of any campus at any time during the appropriations period. (f) At the end of each fiscal year, the moneys in the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund for each campus shall lapse to the credit of program identification number UOH900 (University of Hawaii, system wide support). [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2; am L 2015, c 236, §1]

HRS §304A-2154 Systemwide information technology and services special fund

304A-2154. Systemwide information technology and services special fund There is established the systemwide information technology and services special fund, from which all moneys shall be used in support of systemwide information technology and services including personnel, equipment costs, and other expenses, as well as planning, design, and implementation of information technology infrastructure within the university. All moneys for the fund shall be provided from revenues collected from users of information technology and services and any information technology user fee established pursuant to section [304A-401]. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2155 Library special fund

304A-2155. Library special fund There is established a library special fund for the libraries of the University of Hawaii into which shall be deposited all fines, fees, and other revenue derived from the libraries' operations. Moneys deposited in this fund may be expended to replace or repair lost, damaged, stolen, or outdated books, serials, and periodicals or to support and improve the services provided by the libraries. The amounts allocated to each campus library from the special fund shall be proportionate to the amount of revenues generated by each library. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2157 University of Hawaii auxiliary enterprises special fund

304A-2157. University of Hawaii auxiliary enterprises special fund (a) There is established the University of Hawaii auxiliary enterprises special fund. Except as otherwise provided by law, all revenues, including interest, derived and collected from the university's provision of auxiliary services shall be deposited into the University of Hawaii auxiliary enterprises special fund and shall be expended solely for the costs of providing these services. The university may establish and collect fees and charges for the costs of providing these services. The university also may transfer other funds into the University of Hawaii auxiliary enterprises special fund to offset the cost of these services. The university may establish accounts under the University of Hawaii auxiliary enterprises special fund to facilitate the administration of this fund among the various campuses and operating units of the University of Hawaii system. All expenditures from this fund shall be subject to legislative appropriation. (b) As used in this section, "auxiliary services" means those services provided by the university to students, faculty, staff, and others that are ancillary to, but facilitate the instruction, research, and public service missions of the university and may include food services, transportation services, counseling and guidance, and laboratory animal services. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2159 University of Hawaii scholarship and assistance special fund

304A-2159. University of Hawaii scholarship and assistance special fund (a) There is established the University of Hawaii scholarship and assistance special fund to be administered by the University of Hawaii. The special fund shall be administered pursuant to the authority of the board of regents to grant, modify, or suspend the scholarship and assistance under section [304A-501]. This fund shall be used to provide financial assistance to qualified students enrolled at any campus of the University of Hawaii. (b) Revenues deposited into this fund shall include but not be limited to state, federal, and private funds, funds transferred by the university from the tuition and fees special fund pursuant to section [304A-2153], and appropriations for the state scholars program; provided that state funds appropriated for any scholarship program, including but not limited to the B Plus scholarship program, the Hawaii state scholars program, and the workforce development scholarship program, shall be kept in a separate and distinct account. (c) The annual report for the special fund shall include but not be limited to the number of tuition waivers, scholarships, and stipends. The report shall also include but not be limited to the number of tuition waivers granted under section [304A-503] through the Hawaii opportunity program in education. The report shall also include recommendations as appropriate to the legislature on all tuition waivers. (d) This fund is not intended to provide loans or keep track of payback provisions. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2 and c 257, §4]

HRS §304A-2160 State higher education loan fund

304A-2160. State higher education loan fund There is established a special fund to be known as the state higher education loan fund. The fund shall be a revolving fund and all interest and payments received on account of principal shall be credited to the fund. The fund shall be administered by the board of regents and shall be disbursed to needy students that meet eligibility requirements under section [304A-601] pursuant to rules adopted by the board. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2162 Community colleges special fund.

304A-2162. Community colleges special fund. (a) Section [304A-2003] notwithstanding, there is established a community colleges special fund to receive, disburse, and account for funds of programs and activities of the community colleges, including but not limited to off-campus programs, summer session programs, overseas programs, evening sessions, study abroad, exchange programs, cultural enrichment programs, and consultative services that help make available the resources of the community colleges to the communities they serve. (b) The special fund may include deposits from: (1) The University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund established in section [304A-2153]; (2) Tuition, fees, and charges for affiliated instructional, training, and public service courses and programs; and (3) Fees, fines, and other money collected for: (A) Student health; (B) Transcript and diploma; (C) Library; (D) Facility use; (E) Child care; (F) Auxiliary enterprises; (G) Alumni; and (H) Other related activities. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2163 Center for nursing special fund

304A-2163. Center for nursing special fund There is established a center for nursing special fund into which shall be deposited any legislative appropriations, federal or private grants, and any other funds collected for the purposes of the center for nursing established under section [304A-1404]. The fund shall be administered by the university, and moneys in the fund shall be expended to support the center's activities. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2165 State aquarium special fund

304A-2165. State aquarium special fund There is established the state aquarium special fund into which shall be deposited all revenues derived from all fees for admission and all fees for the use of aquarium facilities and programs collected in conjunction with the operation of the state aquarium. The special fund may be deposited in depositories other than the state treasury; provided that the university: (1) Informs the director of finance of the depositories in which moneys from the special fund have been deposited; and (2) Submits copies of annual statements from each of the depositories in which the moneys from the special fund are deposited. Moneys deposited in this fund shall be expended for the operation of the state aquarium. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2166 University of Hawaii-West Oahu special fund

304A-2166. University of Hawaii-West Oahu special fund (a) There is established the University of Hawaii-West Oahu special fund. The proceeds of the special fund shall be used for the following purposes: (1) Planning, land acquisition, design, construction, and equipment necessary for the development of the permanent campus of the University of Hawaii-West Oahu in Kapolei; and (2) Planning, land acquisition, design, improvement, and construction of infrastructure and other public or common facilities necessary for the development of the permanent campus of the University of Hawaii-West Oahu in Kapolei. (b) The following shall be deposited into the special fund: (1) Appropriations by the legislature to the special fund; (2) All net proceeds from the sale of public lands, all net rents from leases, licenses, and permits, or all net proceeds derived from development rights for public lands: (A) Proposed for large lot subdivision as a five hundred acre parcel and designated as Lot 10077 in Land Court Application 1069; and (B) Obtained from the Campbell Estate in the land exchange described in section 2 of Act 294, Session Laws of Hawaii 1996, located mauka of the H-1 Freeway and consisting of nine hundred forty-one acres, more or less; and (3) Interest earned or accrued on moneys in the special fund. (c) The fund shall be managed by the university, which shall also make expenditures from the fund. (d) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no moneys from the special fund may be expended for any purposes other than the purposes set forth herein unless otherwise approved by the legislature. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2167.5 University revenue-undertakings fund

304A-2167.5. University revenue-undertakings fund (a) There is established a special fund for the University of Hawaii to be known as the university revenue-undertakings fund into which all revenue of the university under subpart D of part VI, including any appropriation allocated pursuant to this section received from, or related to, university projects, university systems, or networks or any combination thereof, constructed or maintained by the board under subpart D of part VI shall be deposited. At the direction of the board, there may be established accounts in the university revenue-undertakings fund as required by the resolution authorizing revenue bonds. If revenue bonds are issued under subpart D of part VI payable from the revenue of a university parking facility or the revenue of a university system that includes a university parking facility, the board in the resolution authorizing revenue bonds may direct that all or any part of the moneys required by this chapter to be paid into the university parking revolving fund created by section 304A-2275 shall be deposited in the university revenue-undertakings fund in lieu of being deposited in the university parking revolving fund. (b) All moneys in the university revenue-undertakings fund shall be applied in accordance with the resolution of the board authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds under subpart D of part VI, as follows: (1) To provide for all costs of construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of a university project, university system, network, or any combination thereof, including reserves therefor; (2) To pay when due all revenue bonds and interest thereon, for the payment of which all or any part of the revenue of the university is or has been pledged, charged, or otherwise encumbered, including reserves therefor; (3) To reimburse the university for all moneys advanced to pay the expenses incurred in making the preparation for the initial issuance of revenue bonds under subpart D of part VI; (4) To reimburse the general fund of the State for principal and interest on general obligation bonds issued for all university projects, university systems, networks, or any combination thereof, or issued to refund any of such general obligation bonds, to the extent required by law; and (5) To provide a reserve for betterments and improvements to and renewals and replacements of, university projects, university systems, networks, or any combination thereof. If adequate provision is made for all the foregoing purposes, and if permitted by law and the covenants in the resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds under subpart D of part VI, any moneys remaining in the university revenue-undertakings fund at the end of a fiscal year may be expended by the board in subsequent years in furtherance of any of the purposes of the university. (c) The following terms used in this section shall be as defined in section 304A-2671: "appropriation", "board", "construction", "cost of construction", "cost of maintenance", "maintenance", "network", "reserves", "revenue bonds", "revenue of the university", "university project", and "university system". [L 2007, c 161, §2]

HRS §304A-2168 Hawaii cancer research special fund

304A-2168. Hawaii cancer research special fund (a) There is established within the state treasury a special fund to be known as the Hawaii cancer research special fund to be administered and expended by the University of Hawaii. (b) The moneys in the special fund shall be used by the University of Hawaii for the cancer research center of Hawaii's research and operating expenses and capital expenditures. (c) The following shall be deposited into the special fund: (1) Moneys collected pursuant to section 245-15; (2) All other fees, charges, and other moneys received in conjunction with programs of the cancer research center of Hawaii; (3) Transfers from other accounts or funds; and (4) Interest earned or accrued on moneys in the special fund. (d) Beginning on January 1, 2010, the University of Hawaii shall report semi-annually to the legislature on the moneys in the Hawaii cancer research special fund, including deposits, expenditures, and other transactions. The reports shall explain in detail all expenditures from the special fund. [L 2006, c 316, §2; am L 2007, c 102, §3; am L 2008, c 84, §2; am L 2009, c 28, §1]

HRS §304A-2169.1 Energy systems development special fund

304A-2169.1. Energy systems development special fund (a) There is established the energy systems development special fund for the purpose of developing an integrated approach to and portfolio management of renewable energy and energy efficiency technology projects that will reduce Hawaii's dependence on fossil fuel, imported oil, and other imported energy resources and move Hawaii toward energy self-sufficiency. (b) Deposits into the special fund may be from the following: (1) Appropriations from the legislature; (2) A portion of the environmental response, energy, and food security tax pursuant to section 243-3.5; and (3) Investment earnings, gifts, donations, or other income received by the Hawaii natural energy institute. (c) The Hawaii natural energy institute shall administer the special fund and may expend revenues of the special fund for the following activities: (1) Obtaining matching funds from federal and private sources for research, development, and demonstration of renewable energy sources; (2) Awarding contracts or grants to develop and deploy technologies that will reduce Hawaii's dependence on imported energy resources and imported oil. Projects may be commissioned that: (A) Balance the risk, benefits, and time horizons of the investment to ensure tangible benefits to the Hawaii consumer, with priority given to short-term technology development; (B) Emphasize innovative and renewable energy supply and energy efficient end use technologies focusing on environmental attributes, reliability, and affordability; (C) Enhance transmission and distribution capabilities of renewable energy supply for electricity; (D) Enhance reliability and storage capabilities of renewable energy for electricity; (E) Ensure that research, deployment, and demonstration efforts build on existing programs and resources and are not duplicated; (F) Address critical technical and scientific barriers to achieving energy self-sufficiency by reducing dependence on imported oil and imported energy resources; (G) Ensure that technology used and developed for renewable energy production and distribution will be commercially viable; and (H) Give priority to resources that are indigenous and unique to Hawaii; and (3) Managing the portfolio of projects commissioned under this subsection. [L 2014, c 107, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2170 Mauna Kea lands management special fund

304A-2170. Mauna Kea lands management special fund [Section repealed July 1, 2028. (1) Appropriations by the legislature; (2) All net rents from leases, licenses, and permits, including fees and charges for the use of land and facilities within the Mauna Kea lands; (3) All moneys collected for violations of subpart O of part IV; and (4) Interest earned or accrued on moneys in the special fund. (b) The proceeds of the special fund shall be used for: (1) Managing the Mauna Kea lands, including maintenance, administrative expenses, salaries and benefits of employees, contractor services, supplies, security, equipment, janitorial services, insurance, utilities, and other operational expenses; and (2) Enforcing administrative rules adopted relating to the Mauna Kea lands. (c) No moneys deposited into the Mauna Kea lands management special fund may be used by the governor or the director of finance as a justification for reducing any budget request or allotment to the University of Hawaii unless the University of Hawaii requests the reduction. (d) The University of Hawaii may establish separate accounts within the special fund for major program activities. (e) All expenditures from the special fund shall be subject to legislative appropriation. (f) For the purposes of this section, "Mauna Kea lands" shall mean the same as defined in section 304A-1901. L 2022, c 255, §§12, 18] (a) There is established the Mauna Kea lands management special fund, into which shall be deposited: [L 2009, c 132, §3]

HRS §304A-2171 John A. Burns school of medicine special fund

304A-2171. John A. Burns school of medicine special fund (a) There is established the John A. Burns school of medicine special fund, to be administered and expended by the University of Hawaii. (b) The following shall be deposited into the special fund: (1) Appropriations by the legislature; (2) Physician workforce assessment fees established pursuant to section 453-8.8; (3) Grants, donations, gifts, or other income received for the purposes of the special fund; and (4) Interest earned or accrued on moneys in the special fund. (c) Moneys in the special fund shall be used to support the John A. Burns school of medicine's activities related to physician workforce assessment and planning within Hawaii; provided that the physician workforce assessment fees transferred and deposited into the special fund pursuant to section 453-8.8 shall be used for purposes identified by the Hawaii medical education council to support physician workforce assessment and planning efforts, including the recruitment and retention of physicians, for rural and medically underserved areas of the State. This shall include but not be limited to: (1) Maintaining accurate physician workforce assessment information and providing or updating personal and professional information, that shall be maintained in a secure database; (2) Providing loan repayment to physicians who commit to working in medically underserved areas of the State as part of the Hawaii state loan repayment program administered by the John A. Burns school of medicine; and (3) Providing scholarships to qualifying medical students to be determined by the John A. Burns school of medicine. The John A. Burns school of medicine may disclose information specific to any physician only with the express written consent of that physician. [L Sp 2009, c 18, §2; am L 2012, c 186, §§1, 5; am L 2017, c 40, §3; am L 2021, c 151, §2] Note Disbursements to fund. L Sp 2009, c 18, §4; L 2012, c 186, §3(2); L 2017, c 40, §2. Physician workforce assessment report to legislature beginning 2011 and every year thereafter. L Sp 2009, c 18, §5; L 2012, c 186, §3(1).

HRS §304A-2172 University of Hawaii capital improvements program project assessment special fund

304A-2172. University of Hawaii capital improvements program project assessment special fund (a) There shall be established in the university a special fund to be known as the University of Hawaii capital improvements program project assessment special fund for the purpose of defraying the costs involved in: (1) Carrying out capital improvements program projects managed by the university; (2) Equitably assessing, collecting, and distributing moneys for current and other expenses associated with capital improvements program projects, repair and maintenance projects, and major renovation projects; (3) Managing the payment of expenses assessable against capital improvements program projects managed by or through the university, such as printing, employee transportation requirements, project-related travel costs, travel per diem, and car mileage reimbursements, in accordance with applicable laws and collective bargaining agreements; and (4) Managing funds representing accumulated vacation and sick leave credits and retirement benefits for non-general funded employees under the capital improvements program projects managed by the university. (b) The president or the president's designee shall make reasonable assessments on capital improvements program projects, repair and maintenance projects, and major renovation projects managed by the university to carry out the program of centralized management, oversight, and administration of the projects. The assessments shall be based on the evaluation by the president or the president's designee of the reasonable historic and projected costs of providing such services. All assessments collected shall be deposited into the University of Hawaii capital improvements program project assessment special fund. (c) The University of Hawaii capital improvements program project assessment special fund shall be administered by the office of capital improvements of the university. (d) All expenditures from the University of Hawaii capital improvements program project assessment special fund shall be made by the president or the president's designee in accordance with applicable laws and rules. [L 2010, c 202, §1]

HRS §304A-2173 Child care programs special fund

304A-2173. Child care programs special fund There is established a child care programs special fund for the operation of child care programs established under section 304A‑116 and the construction and renovation of child care centers established by the University of Hawaii. Fees charged for child care at child care programs, proceeds from donations to the university for child care programs, and proceeds from loans or other instruments of indebtedness for the construction or renovation of child care centers shall be deposited into the special fund. Expenditures from the special fund shall be made for the operation of child care programs and payment of principal and interest on obligations incurred for the construction or renovation of child care centers. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2; am L 2011, c 124, §4]

HRS §304A-2176 University of Hawaii at Manoa intercollegiate athletics special fund and University of Hawaii at Hilo intercollegiate athletics special fund

304A-2176. University of Hawaii at Manoa intercollegiate athletics special fund and University of Hawaii at Hilo intercollegiate athletics special fund Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, there are established the University of Hawaii at Manoa intercollegiate athletics special fund and the University of Hawaii at Hilo intercollegiate athletics special fund for the intercollegiate athletic programs of the University of Hawaii at Manoa and the University of Hawaii at Hilo, which shall be used to receive, deposit, disburse, and account for funds from the activities of the intercollegiate athletic programs. The university may establish appropriate charges for activities related to its athletic programs and the use of its athletic facilities, the proceeds from which shall be deposited into these special funds. The university shall maintain the financial integrity and viability of these special funds, including the maintenance of an adequate reserve to cope with the various factors that impact the revenue structure of an intercollegiate athletic program. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2; am L 2011, c 124, §8]

HRS §304A-2178 University of Hawaii-Hilo theatre special fund

304A-2178. University of Hawaii-Hilo theatre special fund There is established the University of Hawaii-Hilo theatre special fund, which shall consist of admissions, advertising sales, corporate sponsorships, marketing, merchandising, donations, fundraising, fees, charges, and other moneys collected in conjunction with the University of Hawaii-Hilo theatre program. The special fund shall be administered by the office of administrative affairs of the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Funds may be expended for all costs associated with the theatre program, including artists' fees, production costs, personnel costs, honoraria, per diem, hotel and room rentals, food and refreshments, printing and mailing, advertising, airfare, leis, rental or purchase of equipment, and theater supplies and materials. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2; am L 2011, c 124, §10]

HRS §304A-2180 `Ulu`ulu: The Henry Ku`ualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive of Hawai`i special fund

304A-2180. `Ulu`ulu: The Henry Ku`ualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive of Hawai`i special fund There is established the `Ulu`ulu: The Henry Ku`ualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive of Hawai`i special fund into which shall be deposited any legislative appropriations, federal or private grants, and any other funds collected for the purposes of the `Ulu`ulu: The Henry Ku`ualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive of Hawai`i designated under section 304A-1864. The fund shall be administered and expended by the University of Hawaii. Moneys in the fund shall be expended to support the activities of the moving image archive. [L 2012, c 90, §3]

HRS §304A-2181 University of Hawaii green special fund

304A-2181. University of Hawaii green special fund (a) There is established the University of Hawaii green special fund, into which may be deposited: (1) Savings realized by the university from energy conservation measures; (2) Investment earnings, gifts, donations, or other income received by the University of Hawaii; (3) Any rebates, grants, or incentives associated with energy conservation measures; (4) Capital appropriations for energy conservation measures; (5) Until June 30, 2020, funds from any special or revolving fund established to fund energy conservation measures projects at the University of Hawaii; and (6) Proceeds from University of Hawaii revenue bonds. (b) Moneys in the University of Hawaii green special fund shall be used to support energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability projects and services including personnel, equipment costs, project costs, and other expenses, as well as planning, design, and implementation of sustainability projects for the benefit of the university; provided that any expenditure equal to or greater than $167,000 shall require the approval of the legislature. (c) The chief financial officer of the University of Hawaii shall manage the University of Hawaii green special fund and shall have the authority to garner monetary savings realized from campus energy conservation measures projects. (d) The University of Hawaii may also transfer other funds into the University of Hawaii green special fund to offset the costs and expenses associated with sustainability initiatives at the University of Hawaii. (e) The University of Hawaii shall submit a report to the legislature on the moneys deposited into the University of Hawaii green special fund, including: (1) An explanation of how savings were calculated; (2) A review of all the revenues deposited; (3) A review of the rebates, grants, or incentives received; and (4) A review of any other funds that may have been transferred, no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session. [L 2017, c 186, §2]

HRS §304A-2251 University of Hawaii commercial enterprises revolving fund

304A-2251. University of Hawaii commercial enterprises revolving fund There is established the University of Hawaii commercial enterprises revolving fund into which shall be deposited all revenues derived from the operation of commercial enterprises by university programs and all fees and charges collected pursuant to section 304A‑1865. Revenues deposited into this fund may be expended by the university for all costs and expenses associated with the operation of the enterprises, including hiring personnel, renovating commercial space, and purchasing merchandise, supplies, and equipment, without regard to chapters 76, 78, 89, 103, and 103D. Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, the university may transfer all funds at its disposal, with the exception of general funds and University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund moneys, into the revolving fund to finance the establishment of new commercial enterprises; except that no more than ten per cent of the tuition and fees special fund moneys may be loaned to the revolving fund to finance the establishment of new commercial enterprises. Revenues not expended as provided in this section may be transferred to other university funds to be expended for the general benefit of the university. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2; am L 2008, c 106, §§1, 3; am L 2009, c 11, §13; am L 2010, c 42, §1; am L 2016, c 230, §22]

HRS §304A-2253 Research and training revolving fund

304A-2253. Research and training revolving fund (a) There is established a University of Hawaii research and training revolving fund into which shall be deposited one hundred per cent of the total amount of indirect overhead revenues generated by the university from research and training programs. The board of regents is authorized to expend one hundred per cent of the revenues deposited in the fund for: (1) Research and training purposes that may result in additional research and training grants and contracts; (2) Facilitating research and training at the university; and (3) Further deposit into the discoveries and inventions special fund. (b) The annual report required to be made for this revolving fund shall include but not be limited to a breakdown of travel expenses. (c) Notwithstanding section 304A-107 to the contrary, the board of regents, or its designee, may establish a separate account within the research and training revolving fund for the purpose of providing advance funding to meet reimbursable costs incurred in connection with federally financed research and training projects. Any reimbursement received as a result of providing advance funding shall be deposited into the research and training revolving fund to be used for the purpose of meeting reimbursable costs incurred in connection with federally financed projects. (d) Revenues deposited into the fund shall not be used as a basis for reducing any current or future budget request or allotment to the university unless the university requests such a reduction. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2; am L 2011, c 124, §5; am L 2015, c 106, §11]

HRS §304A-2255 Student health center revolving fund

304A-2255. Student health center revolving fund There is established the student health center revolving fund for the student health center from which shall be paid the cost of operations of the student health center services and that shall be replenished through charges made for medical services and other related goods and services or through transfers from other accounts or funds. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2256 Transcript and diploma revolving fund

304A-2256. Transcript and diploma revolving fund There is established the transcript and diploma revolving fund that shall be used to defray the cost of transcripts and diplomas and that shall be replenished through charges made for transcripts and diplomas or through transfers from other accounts or funds. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2257 University of Hawaii student activities revolving fund

304A-2257. University of Hawaii student activities revolving fund (a) There is established the University of Hawaii student activities revolving fund into which shall be deposited all funds assessed as compulsory student activity fees and collected by the University of Hawaii on behalf of chartered student organizations and student activity programs of the several campuses of the University of Hawaii system. All revenues received by chartered student organizations and student activity programs from student activities and programs, except those revenues to which other special funds have prior claim, shall also be deposited into the revolving fund. (b) Separate accounts shall be maintained for each chartered student organization and student activity program. Funds from the accounts may be withdrawn and expended by each respective chartered student organization or student activity program for any purpose that it deems necessary and proper to carry out and achieve its educational responsibilities, programs, and related activities; provided that approval for the expenditure is first obtained from the board of regents or its designated representative, except that approval is not required for expenditures for the purchase of flowers, leis, food, refreshments, and prizes if the purchases do not exceed an amount determined by policies adopted by the board of regents; and provided further that the amount shall not exceed the funds available to any chartered student organization or student activity program annually. (c) Other laws to the contrary notwithstanding, any chartered student organization may be permitted to withdraw and expend funds from the special accounts to employ or retain, by contract or otherwise, an attorney or attorneys only for the purpose of defending such organization in any litigation. Any chartered student organization specifically organized to provide student publications or broadcast communications may also be permitted to withdraw and expend funds from the special accounts to employ or retain, by contract or otherwise, an attorney for the purpose of rendering legal advice to avoid lawsuits. The expenditures in this subsection shall be approved by, and in accordance with policies adopted by, the board of regents. No funds expended under this subsection may be used to defend chartered student organizations for any wilful or malicious act or to pay for any claim for loss or damage arising from the activities of the chartered student organizations, including costs, expenses, and liabilities incurred in connection with any claim or proceeding brought against a chartered student organization for damages resulting from the act or omission of a chartered student organization or any member thereof. All moneys received for the University of Hawaii student activities revolving fund shall be deposited in a depository maintained by the university in accordance with policies that shall be adopted by the board of regents. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2260 University of Hawaii graduate application revolving fund

304A-2260. University of Hawaii graduate application revolving fund There is established the University of Hawaii graduate application revolving fund for graduate program application processing. The board of regents may establish appropriate charges for application processing. The revenues from the charges shall be deposited into this revolving fund and shall be used to pay the costs of processing applications to all graduate programs. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2263 Seed distribution program; revolving fund

304A-2263. Seed distribution program; revolving fund There is established the seed distribution program revolving fund, the purpose of which shall be to enable the seed distribution program to operate at a level that will adequately meet the demand for seeds. The fund shall be used for the cultivation and production of seeds and for research and developmental purposes directly related to cultivation and production. The fund shall be administered by the college of tropical agriculture and human resources of the University of Hawaii. All sums withdrawn from the fund shall be reimbursed or restored from the proceeds realized through the sale of seeds. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2267 Center for labor education and research revolving fund

304A-2267. Center for labor education and research revolving fund There is established the center for labor education and research revolving fund, for use by the director of the center for labor education and research with the approval of the chancellor or vice chancellor of the University of Hawaii, West Oahu campus, in carrying out the purposes of the center. All fees, charges, and other moneys collected in conjunction with the operations of the center for labor education and research shall be deposited in the revolving fund. Such amounts shall be expended from the fund by the director of the center for labor education and research as may be necessary to defray the cost of operating the center for labor education and research, excluding compensation of the permanent staff, but including contractual obligation, rentals, and such other program costs as approved by the chancellor or vice chancellor, West Oahu campus. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2270 Hawaiian language college revolving fund

304A-2270. Hawaiian language college revolving fund There is established the Hawaiian language college revolving fund into which revenues from the sale of Hawaiian language materials shall be deposited. Moneys deposited into this fund shall be expended to support the Hawaiian language college at the University of Hawaii at Hilo established under section [304A-1301]. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2272 Conference center revolving fund; University of Hawaii at Hilo

304A-2272. Conference center revolving fund; University of Hawaii at Hilo (a) There is established the conference center revolving fund for conference center programs conducted by the University of Hawaii at Hilo. All fees, charges, and other moneys collected in conjunction with conference center programs shall be deposited in the revolving fund. The chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Hilo or the chancellor's designee is authorized to expend funds from the revolving fund for all costs associated with conferences, seminars, and courses provided by conference center programs, including but not limited to expenses for honoraria, hotel and room rentals, food and refreshment, printing and mailing, airfare and per diem, lei, rental of audiovisual equipment, and conference supplies and materials, without regard to any competitive bidding requirements pursuant to chapter 103D. (b) The chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Hilo shall submit a report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session that includes an accounting for all income and expenditures of the revolving fund under this section. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2; am L 2021, c 171, §1]

HRS §304A-2273 Community college conference center revolving fund

304A-2273. Community college conference center revolving fund (a) There is established the community college conference center revolving fund for conference center programs conducted by the various community colleges. All fees, charges, and other moneys collected in conjunction with the conference center program of each community college shall be deposited in separate accounts within the revolving fund. The chancellor of each community college or a designee is authorized to expend funds from the appropriate account in the revolving fund for all costs associated with conducting conferences, seminars, and courses by the conference center program, including but not limited to expenses for honoraria, hotel and room rentals, food and refreshment, printing and mailing, airfare and per diem, leis, rental of audiovisual equipment, and conference supplies and materials, without regard to section 103D-1002 and any competitive bidding requirements pursuant to state procurement requirements. (b) The chancellors of the community colleges shall prepare an annual report to the legislature accounting for all income and expenditures of each separate account within the revolving fund. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2274 University of Hawaii real property and facilities use revolving fund

304A-2274. University of Hawaii real property and facilities use revolving fund (a) There is established the University of Hawaii real property and facilities use revolving fund into which shall be deposited all revenues collected by the university for the use of university real property and facilities, except as otherwise provided by law. The board of regents may establish prices, fees, and charges, including those for the sale, lease, or use of university real property and facilities, which include land, buildings, grounds, furnishings, and equipment; provided that the university shall comply with all statutory and common law requirements in the disposition of ceded lands. The board of regents shall be exempt from the public notice and public hearing requirements of chapter 91 in establishing and amending the fees and charges. The university may establish separate accounts within the revolving fund for major program activities. Funds deposited into the revolving fund accounts shall be expended to pay the costs of operating university facilities, including maintenance, administrative expenses, salaries, wages, and benefits of employees, contractor services, supplies, security, furnishings, equipment, janitorial services, insurance, utilities, and other operational expenses. Revenues not expended as provided in this section may be transferred to other university funds to be invested or expended for the administrative or overhead costs of the university. All expenditures from this revolving fund shall be subject to legislative appropriation. (b) As used in this section, "maintenance" includes repairs, replacement, renewals, operation, and administration. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2275 University parking revolving fund

304A-2275. University parking revolving fund There is established the university parking revolving fund. All fees, fines, or other moneys collected under subpart B of part VI shall be deposited into this fund. All moneys in the fund are hereby appropriated for the purposes of, and shall be expended by the board of regents in the manner specified by, section [304A-2167.5]. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2276 Hawaii educator loan program revolving fund

304A-2276. Hawaii educator loan program revolving fund There is established the Hawaii educator loan program revolving fund, for the purpose of providing loans pursuant to section 304A-701. Appropriations made by the legislature, private contributions, repayment of loans, including interest and payments received on account of principal, and moneys from other sources shall be deposited into the revolving fund and shall be expended by the university. An amount from the revolving fund not exceeding five per cent of the total amount of outstanding loans may be set by the university to be used for administrative expenses incurred in administering the revolving fund. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2; am L 2015, c 106, §6]

HRS §304A-2278 Community colleges revolving fund

304A-2278. Community colleges revolving fund (a) Section 304A-2003 notwithstanding, there is established a community colleges revolving fund to receive, disburse, and account for funds of programs and activities of the community colleges, including but not limited to off-campus programs, summer session programs, overseas programs, evening sessions, study abroad, exchange programs, cultural enrichment programs, and consultative services that help make available the resources of the community colleges to the communities they serve. (b) The revolving fund may include deposits from: (1) The University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund established in section 304A-2153; (2) Tuition, fees, and charges for affiliated instructional, training, and public service courses and programs; and (3) Fees, fines, and other money collected for: (A) Student health; (B) Transcript and diploma; (C) Library; (D) Facility use; (E) Child care; (F) Auxiliary enterprises; (G) Alumni; and (H) Other related activities. [L Sp 2021, c 9, §46]

HRS §304A-2351 GEAR UP Hawaii scholarship trust fund

304A-2351. GEAR UP Hawaii scholarship trust fund (a) The University of Hawaii, in its sole discretion, may establish a charitable trust, recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to be known as the "GEAR UP Hawaii scholarship trust fund" and appoint one or more trustees thereof. The purpose of the trust is to establish and maintain a financial assistance program to award scholarships to eligible students in accordance with the requirements of funds received from the United States Department of Education under the program entitled Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs ("GEAR UP"), established pursuant to P.L. 105-244, the 1998 Amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1985, codified at 20 U.S.C. §1070a-21 et seq. The university shall transfer to the trust all funds received under GEAR UP upon such terms and conditions consistent with the requirements of GEAR UP, as it may be amended, and as the university, as settlor of the trust, may determine in its discretion. (b) The establishment of the trust described in subsection (a), including but not limited to the specification by the university, as its settlor, of any specific criteria or other eligibility requirements for scholarship awards, shall not be deemed to be "rules" or "rulemaking" subject to chapter 91 or otherwise be subject to chapter 91. (c) Neither the trust established by the university pursuant to subsection (a), nor any trustee thereof, shall be a department, agency, board, commission, bureau, instrumentality, committee, authority, or office of the State or any of its political subdivisions, or otherwise deemed a public or quasi-public entity, nor shall the initial funding of, or a transfer to, the trust constitute a state grant. The trust shall not be subject to laws or rules governing state and other public or quasi-public entities, including but not limited to chapters 23, 36, 37, 38, 40, 42F, 76, 78, 84, 89, 91, 92, 92F, 103, and 103D. (d) This section shall be liberally construed so as not to hinder or impede the university in its participation in GEAR UP including, but not limited to, the establishment of the trust and its operation. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2; am L 2014, c 96, §18; am L 2015, c 35, §7]

HRS §304A-2352 University of Hawaii workers' compensation and unemployment insurance compensation trust fund

304A-2352. University of Hawaii workers' compensation and unemployment insurance compensation trust fund There is established the University of Hawaii workers' compensation and unemployment insurance compensation trust fund into which shall be deposited all revenues derived from assessments for workers' compensation costs and unemployment insurance compensation costs against the payroll of university employees. Revenues deposited into this account may be expended by the university for all costs and expenses associated with the administration of the university's workers' compensation and unemployment insurance compensation programs, including benefits payments, claims administration, settlements, insurance premiums, and legal fees. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2355 University of Hawaii quasi-endowment trust fund

304A-2355. University of Hawaii quasi-endowment trust fund There is established the University of Hawaii quasi-endowment trust fund into which shall be deposited income derived from the university's endowment fund. Income deposited into this account may be expended by the university as set forth by the board of regents in policies and guidelines for costs and expenses associated with student financial aid programs, including scholarships and student support services, awards, and project opportunities for the university. [L 2015, c 106, §1]

HRS §304A-2356 Hawaiian early learning trust fund

304A-2356. Hawaiian early learning trust fund (a) There is established the Hawaiian early learning trust fund, into which shall be deposited: (1) Donations to the fund; (2) Appropriations made by the legislature to the fund; (3) Revenues regardless of their source; and (4) Earnings on moneys in the fund. (b) The university of Hawaii at Hilo shall expend moneys in the trust fund for purposes of Hawaiian early learning. (c) The university of Hawaii shall submit an annual report to the legislature, no later than August 31, on the sources of moneys deposited into the fund and expenditures of moneys from the fund. [L 2020, c 46, §14]

HRS §304A-2401 Land-grant college aid

304A-2401. Land-grant college aid The State hereby accepts and assents to the terms and provisions of paragraph 14(e) of the Act of Congress, approved July 12, 1960, entitled: "to amend certain laws of the United States in light of the admission of the State of Hawaii into the Union, and for other purposes" (Public Law 86-624), and hereby consents to receive the benefits thereof in the manner and form and for the purpose in the Act intended and provided. Until otherwise provided by law, the university shall be the beneficiary of the income from the funds in the Act mentioned and shall use and disburse the income from the funds only for the purposes and in the manner provided in the Act. The board of regents shall be the custodian of the funds. The board shall invest the funds in the manner provided by the Act. All income earned by the funds shall be credited to the university and used only for the purposes provided in the Act. The funds and all income earned therefrom shall be deemed to be trust money. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2402 Agricultural extension service; experiment station

304A-2402. Agricultural extension service; experiment station The grants of moneys and the purposes of the grants authorized by the Act of Congress approved August 30, 1890, known as the Second Morrill Act, providing for the endowment and maintenance of colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts, and by the Acts of Congress approved March 2, 1887, March 16, 1906, and February 24, 1925, providing for agricultural experiment stations in connection with colleges of agriculture and mechanic arts, and by any other acts of Congress for similar purposes, heretofore assented to on behalf of the college of Hawaii, are hereby reassented to on behalf of the college of agriculture as an integral part of the University of Hawaii. The assent of the legislature hereby is given to the provisions and requirements of the Acts of Congress of May 8, 1914, as supplemented by the Act of May 16, 1928, and to the provisions and requirements of the Act of Congress of May 22, 1928, and the board of regents may receive the grants of money appropriated under the Acts and organize and conduct agricultural extension work, which shall be carried on in connection with the college of agriculture of the university, in accordance with the terms and conditions expressed in the aforesaid Acts. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]

HRS §304A-2403 Acceptance of federal aid; career and technical education

304A-2403. Acceptance of federal aid; career and technical education (a) The State accepts, together with the benefits of all respective funds appropriated thereby, all of the provisions of the Act of Congress approved February 23, 1917, entitled: "An Act to provide for the promotion of vocational education; to provide for cooperation with the states in the promotion of such education in agriculture, trade and industries; to provide for the cooperation of the States in the preparation of teachers of vocational subject; and to appropriate money and regulate its expenditure" and any Acts that amend or supplement the Act. (b) The state board for career and technical education shall be the board of regents as designated under section [304A-301]. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0304A/HRS_0304A-.htmFetched: 11/10/2026

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