Bill > HB329

This bill expands the responsibilities and capabilities of the School Facilities Authority (SFA) by clarifying its role in developing and managing educational and housing infrastructure. The bill authorizes the SFA to take on projects related to prekindergarten, preschool, child care, and early learning program facilities, as well as workforce housing for educators. The SFA can now use the Department of Education for recruitment and hiring, and is empowered to partner with public and private development agencies to create these facilities. Additionally, the bill appropriates $2 million for constructing a new middle school in central Maui and another $2 million for a workforce housing project in Mililani. These changes aim to enhance the SFA's efficiency in managing educational infrastructure by broadening its scope of responsibilities and providing more flexible partnership and development options. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing the SFA to implement these new capabilities and pursue the specified construction and housing projects in the upcoming fiscal year.

Budget and Finance, Education, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=329&year=2025