Hawaii § 226-21 - Objective and policies for socio-cultural advancement--education.
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§ 226-21. Objective and policies for socio-cultural advancement--education.
(a) Planning for the State's socio-cultural advancement with regard to education shall be directed towards achievement of the objective of the provision of a variety of educational opportunities to enable individuals to fulfill their needs, responsibilities, and aspirations. (b) To achieve the education objective, it shall be the policy of this State to: (1) Support educational programs and activities that enhance personal development, physical fitness, recreation, and cultural pursuits of all groups. (2) Ensure the provision of adequate and accessible educational services and facilities that are designed to meet individual and community needs. (3) Provide appropriate educational opportunities for groups with special needs. (4) Promote educational programs which enhance understanding of Hawaii's cultural heritage. (5) Provide higher educational opportunities that enable Hawaii's people to adapt to changing employment demands. (6) Assist individuals, especially those experiencing critical employment problems or barriers, or undergoing employment transitions, by providing appropriate employment training programs and other related educational opportunities. (7) Promote programs and activities that facilitate the acquisition of basic skills, such as reading, writing, computing, listening, speaking, and reasoning. (8) Emphasize quality educational programs in Hawaii's institutions to promote academic excellence. (9) Support research programs and activities that enhance the education programs of the State. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §20] Previous Vol04_Ch0201-0257 Next
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