States / Hawaii / SB 1609

SB 1609 Passed First Chamber

RELATING TO CHILD CARE.

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Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement an Early Learning Services Contracts Program to make available a designated number of seats at licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers that meet certain criteria. Requires the Department of Human Services to submit reports to the Legislature. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2028. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1)

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 23, 2025
Last action
Jan 23, 2025 — Introduced.
Session
2026
Momentum
60 · High