RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS.

Added specific eligibility criteria for interns including age (16+), Hawaii residency, enrollment status, minimum 2.5 GPA, and restrictions on apprentices or journey workers.

New requirements for employers to cost-share 50% of intern benefits, provide mentors, ensure interns don't displace workers, and maintain time sheets and attendance records.

Reimbursement structure clarified to provide up to $20.00 per hour for wages only for training and supervision costs, with employers not required to provide documentation.

Added requirement for annual reports to the legislature within 20 days prior to each regular session, including outcomes, enrollment numbers, placement information, and progress updates.

New provisions allowing the department to terminate internships for problems at the worksite and requiring employers to indemnify and hold harmless the State from claims.

Effective date changed from unspecified to July 1, 2050, which appears to be an error or placeholder in the draft.

Added new sections to Chapter 394 creating specific statutes for on-the-job training work experience programs and work experience internship programs.

Added authorization for private sector internships with cost-sharing requirements, expanding the program beyond public sector jobs

Established specific eligibility criteria for interns (age 16+, Hawaii residents, students or recent graduates) and employers (must provide onsite supervision, pay minimum wages, comply with safety standards)

Added reimbursement provision of up to $20/hour for training and supervision costs, with employers required to contribute 50% in cost-sharing benefits

Set specific wage requirements ($20/hour) and hour limits (30-40 hours/week depending on student status) for participating employers

Added requirements for employer indemnification of the state, insurance procurement, and department authority to terminate internships for non-compliance

Established contract duration limits (12 weeks for college students, 6 weeks for high school students) with specific extension provisions

Added effective date of July 1, 3000 (likely placeholder date) and annual reporting requirements to the legislature

Added a summary description and report title at the end of the document for informational and tracking purposes, which does not affect the legislative content.

Document metadata and formatting changed from standard bill format to committee draft format with added technical information including file names, timestamps, and revision numbers.

Page numbers and line numbering were removed as the document transitioned to a digital committee draft format.

Header information was updated to reflect committee draft status (CD1) rather than the original bill introduction format.