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This Concurrent Resolution requests the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT), a state agency responsible for economic growth, to conduct a study on how students from other U.S. states who attend colleges and universities in Hawaii contribute to the state's economy. This study is to be similar in scope and format to a previous report by DBEDT that analyzed the economic impact of international students, and it should consider all types of domestic out-of-state students, including those pursuing four-year degrees, two-year degrees, and short-term programs. The resolution also requires DBEDT to submit a report of its findings and any recommendations, including potential legislative proposals, to the Hawaii Legislature by a specific deadline before the 2023 legislative session begins.