HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
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COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & HOUSING |
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Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro, Chair |
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Rep. Karl Rhoads, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Karen Leinani Awana |
Rep. Josh Green, M.D. |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. John Mizuno |
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Rep. Joe Bertram, III |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Gene Ward, Ph.D. |
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COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang, Chair |
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Rep. Joe Bertram, III, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Ph.D. |
Rep. Dwight Y. Takamine |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi |
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
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Rep. Scott K. Saiki |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
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Rep. K. Mark Takai |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
March 13, 2008 |
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8:30AM |
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Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION BOARD ALLOWANCE FOR FORMER FOSTER YOUTH. Extends the timeframe in which a former foster youth may apply for a higher education board allowance. Provides former foster youth who are between 22 and 26 years of age as of July 1, 2008, and who are already attending a higher education institution, the opportunity to apply for a higher education board allowance within a year. Increases the maximum age for the benefit. Sets a maximum benefit length of 60 months. (SB2246 SD2)
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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· The date and time of the hearing;
· Measure number; and
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________________________________________ Rep. Jerry L. Chang Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Maile Shimabukuro Chair |
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