S.B. 2937 Summary

• Repeals the July 1, 2026 sunset date for the exemption of laboratory school programs at the University of Hawaii at Hilo's Hawaiian Language College from state English-medium standards, assessments, performance ratings, staff qualifications, and staff training requirements.

• Makes the exemption permanent rather than temporary, allowing the Hawaiian Language College programs to continue operating under alternative requirements indefinitely.

• Maintains the requirement that all child care centers at applicable colleges must be licensed by the Department of Human Services before accepting children into care.

• Makes minor technical corrections to capitalization and word usage in the existing statute (e.g., "University" to "university," "prior to" to "before").

• Takes effect upon approval.