HI HB880

Appropriates unspecified funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to establish permanent mental health specialist positions within the Department of Health's Early Childhood Services Unit, Early Intervention Section

Addresses Hawaii's 30-42% vacancy rate across all early intervention programs serving children with special needs under age three

Aims to improve recruitment and retention of early intervention specialists to help the State comply with federal mandates

Effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating amounts and position numbers to be determined)