Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB429 Compare Versions

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1		-	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 429 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 H.D. 1 STATE OF HAWAII ~~S.D. 1~~ A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
	1	+	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 429 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 H.D. 1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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3	3		HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 429
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9	9		H.B. NO.
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11	11		429
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13	13		THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025
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31	31		A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37		RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
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43	43		BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47		-	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the cost of childcare is a significant contributor to the high cost of living in Hawaii. Many working families with young children or those considering having children cannot afford, or must save significantly to afford, a typical monthly childcare expense. The legislature further finds that increasing access to free public preschool education will help working families in the State prepare their children for kindergarten, which would then dramatically improve the child's academic success and ultimate career opportunities. However, preschools across the State are facing staffing shortages, especially for teachers and teacher assistants in preschool classrooms. Additional services and equipment are also needed to provide a rich classroom environment for Hawaii's young children to learn. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds: (1) To hire teachers and teacher assistants to staff public preschools; and (2) For the purchase of equipment and services for public preschools. SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the executive office on early learning; provided that the funds allocated shall be used as follows: (1) For fiscal year 2025-2026: (A) $ for full-time equivalent ( FTE) pre-school teacher positions; (B) $ for full-time equivalent ( FTE) educational assistant III positions; (C) $ for full-time equivalent ( FTE) twelve-month state office teacher positions; (D) $ for substitute teachers; (E) $ for classroom supplies; (F) $ for intra-state transportation; (G) $ for subscriptions; (H) $ for other miscellaneous current expenses; (I) $ for furniture and furnishings; and (J) $ for reference books; and (2) For fiscal year 2026-2027: (A) $ for full-time equivalent ( FTE) pre-school teacher positions; (B) $ for full-time equivalent ( FTE) educational assistant III positions; (C) $ for full-time equivalent ( FTE) twelve-month state office teacher positions; (D) $ for substitute teachers; (E) $ for classroom supplies; (F) $ for intra-state transportation; (G) $ for subscriptions; (H) $ for other miscellaneous current expenses; (I) $ for furniture and furnishings; and (J) $ for reference books. The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of education for the purposes of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, ~~2050~~.
	47	+	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the cost of childcare is a significant contributor to the high cost of living in Hawaii. Many working families with young children or those considering having children cannot afford, or must save significantly to afford, a typical monthly childcare expense. The legislature further finds that increasing access to free public preschool education will help working families in the State prepare their children for kindergarten, which would then dramatically improve the child's academic success and ultimate career opportunities. However, preschools across the State are facing staffing shortages, especially for teachers and teacher assistants in preschool classrooms. Additional services and equipment are also needed to provide a rich classroom environment for Hawaii's young children to learn. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds: (1) To hire teachers and teacher assistants to staff public preschools; and (2) For the purchase of equipment and services for public preschools. SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the executive office on early learning; provided that the funds allocated shall be used as follows: (1) For fiscal year 2025-2026: (A) $ for full-time equivalent ( FTE) pre-school teacher positions; (B) $ for full-time equivalent ( FTE) educational assistant III positions; (C) $ for full-time equivalent ( FTE) twelve-month state office teacher positions; (D) $ for substitute teachers; (E) $ for classroom supplies; (F) $ for intra-state transportation; (G) $ for subscriptions; (H) $ for other miscellaneous current expenses; (I) $ for furniture and furnishings; and (J) $ for reference books; and (2) For fiscal year 2026-2027: (A) $ for full-time equivalent ( FTE) pre-school teacher positions; (B) $ for full-time equivalent ( FTE) educational assistant III positions; (C) $ for full-time equivalent ( FTE) twelve-month state office teacher positions; (D) $ for substitute teachers; (E) $ for classroom supplies; (F) $ for intra-state transportation; (G) $ for subscriptions; (H) $ for other miscellaneous current expenses; (I) $ for furniture and furnishings; and (J) $ for reference books. The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of education for the purposes of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
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49	49		SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the cost of childcare is a significant contributor to the high cost of living in Hawaii. Many working families with young children or those considering having children cannot afford, or must save significantly to afford, a typical monthly childcare expense.
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51	51		The legislature further finds that increasing access to free public preschool education will help working families in the State prepare their children for kindergarten, which would then dramatically improve the child's academic success and ultimate career opportunities. However, preschools across the State are facing staffing shortages, especially for teachers and teacher assistants in preschool classrooms. Additional services and equipment are also needed to provide a rich classroom environment for Hawaii's young children to learn.
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53	53		Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds:
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55	55		(1) To hire teachers and teacher assistants to staff public preschools; and
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57	57		(2) For the purchase of equipment and services for public preschools.
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59	59		SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the executive office on early learning; provided that the funds allocated shall be used as follows:
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61	61		(1) For fiscal year 2025-2026:
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63	63		(A) $ for full-time equivalent ( FTE) pre-school teacher positions;
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65	65		(B) $ for full-time equivalent ( FTE) educational assistant III positions;
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67	67		(C) $ for full-time equivalent ( FTE) twelve-month state office teacher positions;
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69	69		(D) $ for substitute teachers;
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71	71		(E) $ for classroom supplies;
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73	73		(F) $ for intra-state transportation;
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75	75		(G) $ for subscriptions;
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77	77		(H) $ for other miscellaneous current expenses;
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79	79		(I) $ for furniture and furnishings; and
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81	81		(J) $ for reference books; and
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83	83		(2) For fiscal year 2026-2027:
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85	85		(A) $ for full-time equivalent ( FTE) pre-school teacher positions;
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87	87		(B) $ for full-time equivalent ( FTE) educational assistant III positions;
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89	89		(C) $ for full-time equivalent ( FTE) twelve-month state office teacher positions;
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91	91		(D) $ for substitute teachers;
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93	93		(E) $ for classroom supplies;
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95	95		(F) $ for intra-state transportation;
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97	97		(G) $ for subscriptions;
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99	99		(H) $ for other miscellaneous current expenses;
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101	101		(I) $ for furniture and furnishings; and
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103	103		(J) $ for reference books.
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105	105		The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of education for the purposes of this Act.
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107		-	SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, ~~2050~~.
	107	+	SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
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109		-	Report Title: Department of Education; Executive Office on Early Learning; Public Preschools; Teachers; Teacher Assistants; Equipment; Services; ~~Appropriations~~ Description: Appropriates funds to hire teachers and teacher assistants and for equipment and services for public preschools. ~~Takes effect~~ 7/1/~~2050~~. (~~SD1~~) The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
	109	+	Report Title: Department of Education; Executive Office on Early Learning; Public Preschools; Teachers; Teacher Assistants; Equipment; Services; Appropriation Description: Appropriates funds to hire teachers and teacher assistants and for equipment and services for public preschools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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117		-	Department of Education; Executive Office on Early Learning; Public Preschools; Teachers; Teacher Assistants; Equipment; Services; ~~Appropriations~~
	117	+	Department of Education; Executive Office on Early Learning; Public Preschools; Teachers; Teacher Assistants; Equipment; Services; Appropriation
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121	121		Description:
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123		-	Appropriates funds to hire teachers and teacher assistants and for equipment and services for public preschools. ~~Takes effect~~ 7/1/~~2050~~. (~~SD1~~)
	123	+	Appropriates funds to hire teachers and teacher assistants and for equipment and services for public preschools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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131	131		The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.