STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1570

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2025

RE: H.R. No. 92

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Madame:

Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred H.R. No. 92 entitled:

"HOUSE RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EVALUATE AND EXPAND ITS CURRENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR STUDENTS,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to encourage the University of Hawaii to evaluate and expand its current mental health services for students.

Your Committee received comments on this measure from the University of Hawaiʻi System.

Your Committee finds that the mental health and well-being of students is essential to academic success and the overall campus climate. Your Committee further finds that the University of Hawaii plays a critical role in promoting an environment where students can access comprehensive mental health support. Recent assessments and feedback indicate an increased need for mental health services for students. Your Committee believes that expanding the availability of mental health services offered by the University of Hawaii, including counseling, crisis intervention, and preventive care, will contribute to improved academic performance, enhanced student retention, and a more supportive educational environment.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 92 and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Health.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Higher Education,

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ANDREW TAKUYA GARRETT, Chair