HI HB2759

Appropriates general fund revenues for fiscal year 2024-2025 to maintain health technician positions within the Department of Education for the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program (specific dollar amount and position count left blank in bill text).

Recognizes that health technicians have increased Hawaii Keiki program visits from 8,188 in school year 2019-2020 to 126,994 in school year 2022-2023, a 1,451 percent increase, and increased productivity by up to 60 percent compared to nursing care alone.

Authorizes the appropriation to exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025, finding the appropriation necessary to serve the public interest and meet program needs.

Directs the Department of Education to expend appropriated funds for maintaining health technician positions that partner with registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses to provide on-site school health services.

Takes effect on July 1, 3000 (apparent drafting error for effective date).