Affirmative Consent Task Force

This task force was created to study and recommend policies implementing affirmative consent standards in Hawaii's educational institutions and related statutory frameworks. It examined how consent is defined in educational settings, training and prevention program requirements, and how Hawaii law and institutional policy should align with affirmative consent principles. Its recommendations targeted both higher education policy and potential changes to state law.

Affirmative consent policies shape how schools and universities handle sexual misconduct complaints and what prevention education students receive. Students, parents, and campus advocates can engage by following the task force's public findings and related legislative action.