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Committee moves forward on Leeward community college bachelor'degree language while seeking flexibility for West O'ahu
Summary
The committee approved SB 2802 SD1 with amendments after university officials recommended narrowing education'degree language to avoid duplication with UH West O'ahu and suggested placing certain programs at four'year campuses; members asked for flexibility to consider West O'ahu in future language.
The Committee advanced SB 2802 SD1, which would appropriate funds to establish bachelor'degree programs in education and agricultural science at Leeward Community College and fund two full'time equivalent positions and equipment. The bill drew questions from members about program duplication and campus placement.
One committee member asked whether the bill should allow flexibility to consider…
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