Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 1. Government § 226-107

(1) Pursue effective programs which reflect the varied district, school, and student needs to strengthen basic skills achievement;

(2) Continue emphasis on general education “core” requirements to provide common background to students and essential support to other university programs;

(3) Initiate efforts to improve the quality of education by improving the capabilities of the education workforce;

(4) Promote increased opportunities for greater autonomy and flexibility of educational institutions in their decision-making responsibilities;

(5) Increase and improve the use of information technology in education by the availability of telecommunications equipment for:

(6) Pursue the establishment of Hawaii's public and private universities and colleges as research and training centers of the Pacific;

(7) Develop resources and programs for early childhood education;

(8) Explore alternatives for funding and delivery of educational services to improve the overall quality of education; and

(9) Strengthen and expand educational programs and services for students with special needs.