STAND. COM. REP. NO.  1621

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2007

RE:   H.R. No. 250

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2007

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on International Affairs, to which was referred H.R. No. 250 entitled:

"HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this resolution is to support and encourage international education to ensure that students and future leaders are prepared to meet the challenges of a global society.

     The University of Hawaii System, NAFSA Hawaii Pacific District, Hawaii Pacific University, and many concerned individuals testified in support of this resolution.  The Department of Education supported the intent of this measure.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on International Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 250 and recommends that it be referred to the Committees on Higher Education and Education.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on International Affairs,

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RIDA T.R. CABANILLA, Chair