Haw. Rev. Stat. § 371K-NEW

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 371K-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] Immigration services and access unit

The office of community services shall establish within the office an immigration services and access unit to provide for immigration services and access through program activities as described in this section. The purpose of the immigration services and access unit shall be to promote immigrant economic self-sufficiency, community inclusion, and integration.The immigration services and access unit shall provide statewide services, coordinate with relevant government and nonprofit agencies, and approve contracts with qualified nonprofit organizations to support integration and civic engagement. The immigration services and access unit shall also be responsible for the immigrant resource centers, administration of the refugee program, and management of other programs relating to immigrants."

HRS § 371K-NEW

Added by L 2024, c 207,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2024.