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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Appropriates funds to hire teachers and teacher assistants and for equipment and services for public preschools. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill addresses the high cost of childcare in Hawaii by appropriating funds to support public preschool education for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The legislation aims to help working families by allocating money to hire preschool teachers, teacher assistants, and state office teachers, as well as fund classroom supplies, transportation, subscriptions, and other essential resources. The bill recognizes that staffing shortages in preschools are a significant challenge and that providing free public preschool education can help prepare children for kindergarten, ultimately improving their academic and career opportunities. For each fiscal year, the funds will be used to create full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for preschool teachers and educational assistants, purchase classroom materials and furniture, cover transportation and miscellaneous expenses, and provide resources like reference books. The Department of Education will be responsible for expending the appropriated funds, with the goal of creating a rich learning environment for young children in Hawaii. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2050.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (42)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Cory Chun (D)*,
Elle Cochran (D)*,
Luke Evslin (D)*,
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D)*,
Andrew Garrett (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Mark Hashem (D)*,
Daniel Holt (D)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Linda Ichiyama (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Lisa Kitagawa (D)*,
Sam Kong (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Trish La Chica (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Nadine Nakamura (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Sean Quinlan (D)*,
Jackson Sayama (D)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
Jenna Takenouchi (D)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Shirley Ann Templo (D)*,
Chris Todd (D)*,
Justin Woodson (D)*,
Kyle Yamashita (D)*,
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (on 12/08/2025)
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