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HI SCR13
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/7/2022
Primary Sponsor
Bennette Misalucha
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AI Summary
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Legislative Reference Bureau requested to conduct feasibility study on establishing a statewide universal, no-cost pre-kindergarten program in Hawaii.
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Study must research other states with universal pre-kindergarten programs, including how they address transportation, school lunches, and ancillary services.
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Study must examine implementation possibilities including school staffing, teacher compensation, credentialing requirements, professional development, child assessment, curriculum, and school schedules.
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Study must provide fiscal analysis and projections including funding mechanisms necessary for implementing a universal pre-kindergarten program.
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Legislative Reference Bureau must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2023 Regular Session convenes.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of The State Establishing A Universal, No-cost Pre-kindergarten Program.
Legislative Reference Bureau
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashimoto, McKelvey, Ward excused (3).
4/19/2022