S.B. 926 Summary

• Appropriates general revenues for fiscal years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 to fund early childhood development and school readiness programs (specific dollar amounts not specified in the bill text).

• Programs funded include: baby S.A.F.E. program, Hawaii's healthy start program, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder services, family planning services, early intervention services, perinatal health programs, parenting support programs, preschool developmental screening program, keiki care project, child care and preschool subsidies, and preschool open doors program.

• Department of Health shall expend appropriations for most programs; Department of Human Services shall expend appropriations for keiki care project, child care and preschool subsidies, and preschool open doors program.

• Requires the comptroller to give priority to procurement decisions for projects that also receive non-state funding.

• Effective date of July 1, 2050.