HB 2692 Summary

• Amends Section 321-483, Hawaii Revised Statutes to modify requirements for primary and substitute caregivers in community care foster family homes serving three clients.

• Removes specific mandates regarding minimum caregiver age (21 years), continuing education hours (12-24 hours annually), maximum absence limits (28 hours per week, 5 hours per day), substitute caregiver certification requirements, and prior work experience requirements.

• Replaces removed requirements with a single requirement allowing primary caregivers to be absent from the home provided a substitute caregiver is present.

• Takes effect July 1, 2050.