HI SB1222

Requires the school facilities authority to prioritize renovation, improvement, and expansion of existing public school facilities to increase pre-kindergarten student capacity, rather than relying on new construction or private partnerships.

Mandates that 50% of unserved three to four-year-old children have access to preschool enrollment by December 31, 2027, and 100% by December 31, 2032, with a requirement that all such children have access to public preschool programs specifically.

Applies the facility renovation requirement to the $200,000,000 appropriated in fiscal year 2022-2023 for expanding pre-kindergarten access to eligible children statewide.

Requires the school facilities authority to submit a report to the legislature by twenty days prior to the 2024 regular session detailing renovated facilities, identifying facilities available for future renovation, and estimating costs for expansion projects.

Requires annual progress reports to the legislature on meeting preschool enrollment benchmarks, with the first report due by August 31 each year until all eligible three to four-year-old children are enrolled in preschool programs.