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HI SB574

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Troy Hashimoto

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants enrollment priority in Hawaii's public prekindergarten program to children whose parent or guardian is a public school teacher

  • Adds additional priority for children whose parent or guardian is employed as a teacher at the specific school where the child is seeking enrollment

  • Requires applications for priority enrollment to include evidence that the parent or guardian is ineligible for the child care subsidy program and preschool open doors program

  • The executive office on early learning will establish the manner for demonstrating subsidy program ineligibility

  • Takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Relating To The Public Prekindergarten Program.

EOEL

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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