Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR7

Introduced
3/3/22  
Refer
3/3/22  
Report Pass
3/29/22  
Refer
3/29/22  
Report Pass
4/6/22  

Caption

Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of The State Establishing A Universal, No-cost Pre-kindergarten Program.

Impact

The proposed study will encompass various aspects such as researching other states with similar universal pre-kindergarten programs, addressing logistical elements like transportation and school lunches. It aims to assess existing pre-kindergarten initiatives within Hawaii and analyze their effectiveness. The study will explore potential positives and negatives of implementing a universal program, considering necessary staffing, teacher compensation, credentialing, and professional development, among other factors.

Summary

Senate Resolution 7 (SR7) from the Thirty-first Legislature of Hawaii is a request for the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a universal, no-cost pre-kindergarten program in the state. The resolution recognizes the public benefits of high-quality early learning programs, emphasizing their importance for children's development and their long-term societal impacts. It highlights that investment in such education can yield significant benefits in educational attainment and reduced socio-economic issues later in life.

Contention

Notably, this resolution aims to ensure equitable access to early childhood education for all children in Hawaii, acknowledging that many families currently find existing programs cost-prohibitive. While no major points of contention were directly mentioned in the text of the resolution, variations in perspectives about funding, implementation challenges, and differing opinions on government involvement in early childhood education could potentially arise during further discussions.

Companion Bills

HI SCR13

Same As Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of The State Establishing A Universal, No-cost Pre-kindergarten Program.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR187

Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On Best Practices For Nurse Staffing In Health Care Facilities.

HI HR167

Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On Best Practices For Nurse Staffing In Healthcare Facilities.

HI SR39

Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of A Continuous Legislative Session, Extending The Legislative Session, And Adding Additional Recess Days.

HI HCR138

Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of A Continuous Legislative Session, Extending The Legislative Session, And Adding Additional Recess Days.

HI SCR189

Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Determine The Implementation And Standards Of Various Sexual Health Education Policies Within The Department Of Education.

HI HCR222

Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Examine The Implementation And Standards Of Various Sexual Health Education Policies Within The Department Of Education.

HI HR202

Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Examine The Implementation And Standards Of Various Sexual Health Education Policies Within The Department Of Education.

HI HCR55

Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Understand The Implementation Process For A Continuous Legislative Session And Its Relative Impacts On The State.

HI HR42

Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Understand The Implementation Process For A Continuous Legislative Session And Its Relative Impacts On The State.

HI SCR51

Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of A Continuous Legislative Session, Extending The Legislative Session, And Adding Additional Recess Days.

Similar Bills

HI SB2699

Relating To Education.

CA AB22

Preschool data: data collection.

HI SCR13

Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of The State Establishing A Universal, No-cost Pre-kindergarten Program.

PA HB1654

In duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for kindergartens; in pupils and attendance, further providing for age limits and temporary residence, for definitions and for when provided; and providing for full-day kindergarten.

PA HB829

In duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for kindergartens; in pupils and attendance, further providing for age limits and temporary residence, for definitions and for when provided; and, in early learning programs, providing for full-day kindergarten.

RI S2680

Rhode Island Pre-kindergarten Education Act

RI H5790

Rhode Island Pre-kindergarten Education Act

CA AB1192

Kindergarten: admission: transitional kindergarten: professional development requirements.