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This bill modifies the composition of Hawaii's Early Learning Board by adding a new requirement and two new ex officio members. Specifically, the bill mandates that one of the board's voting members must have direct professional experience as a local early childhood education and development service provider. The bill also adds two new ex officio, nonvoting members to the board: the Director of the Hawaii Head Start State Collaboration Office and the President of the Head Start Association of Hawaii (or their designated representatives). Head Start is a federal program that provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and families. The changes aim to enhance the board's representation and expertise by including members with direct, on-the-ground experience in early learning services. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval, and the new board composition will help ensure that the Early Learning Board has more diverse perspectives and insights into local early childhood education needs.

Education, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=423&year=2025