HI SB1095

Establishes the Early Childhood Education Program to provide comprehensive early childhood education addressing children's physical, cognitive, linguistic, social, and emotional development to prepare them for school and active participation in society

Authorizes the Executive Office on Early Learning to contract with public and private early childhood education providers to deliver high-quality, equity-focused services

Addresses Hawaii's status as one of only eleven states without publicly funded early childhood education by creating a framework to reduce achievement gaps and ensure kindergarten readiness

Acknowledges Hawaii's unique context for early learning including Hawaiian-language and traditional Hawaiian instruction programs, encouraging their participation

Made effective upon approval with technical amendments for clarity and consistency