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This bill appropriates funds to the State Public Charter School Commission to support prekindergarten-only public charter schools, which are schools exclusively for children before kindergarten. The bill highlights that these schools are crucial for meeting the state's goals, established by Act 46, to ensure access to early learning programs for a significant portion of eligible children by 2027 and all by 2032. These specialized charter schools offer full-day schedules, which are particularly beneficial for working families, and are considered essential for a high-quality, mixed-delivery education system, despite currently facing financial deficits. The appropriation is designated for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3189&year=2026