SB 712 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM.

SB 712 expands eligibility for the state's Preschool Open Doors Program, allowing more preschool programs to participate. It removes a requirement that providers must be accredited, simplifying access for eligible preschools. This change directly affects preschool programs seeking to join or continue in the state-funded initiative. The bill aims to increase program availability by lowering administrative barriers for providers.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 1:20PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to HHS, WAM.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
4 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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