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HI SB3189
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Fukunaga
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AI Summary
- Appropriates funding from Hawaii general revenues to the State Public Charter School Commission for prekindergarten-only public charter schools for fiscal year 2026-2027, with the specific dollar amount left blank in the bill
- Supports Hawaii's Act 46 (2020) mandate requiring early learning access for 50% of unserved eligible children by 2027 and 100% by 2032
- Addresses current operating deficits at prekindergarten-only public charter schools, which offer full-day schedules to better serve working families
- Effective date set for July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Relating To Early Learning.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Referred to EDU, WAM.
2/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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