Education (Early Childhood)

introduced · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

GM 1102: Informing the Legislature that on March 27, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3123 SD1 (ACT 002).

This bill clarifies that private scholarships and educational awards are considered conditional gifts rather than contractual obligations, unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing. It directly affects private pre-K through K-12 schools, students, donors, and families receiving educational support in Hawaii. The law allows schools to set eligibility criteria like academic performance and conduct standards without creating legal liability for terminating awards if conditions aren't met. This change aims to encourage charitable giving by removing uncertainty about legal claims while maintaining flexibility for donors and institutions to specify requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects private educational scholarships and clarifies legal protections for schools, supporting educational access and financial support for students in private K-12 education.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood K-12 Education

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 908: RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.

Establishes a three-year pilot program within the early learning system to administer a home-based early learning program. Serves three and four-year-old children. Provides individualized software instruction in reading, mathematics, and science. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes funded pilot program for early learning, providing individualized instruction to improve school readiness for 3-4 year olds.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1125: RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.

Establishes an Early Learning Cooperative Program within the Department of Human Services. Establishes an Advisory Council to advise on the goals of the Early Learning Cooperative Program. Requires the Department of Human Services to secure federal funding through the Child Care and Development Block Grant for the administration of the Early Learning Cooperative Program. Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt administrative rules. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes Early Learning Cooperative Program, secures federal funding, mandates Advisory Council and reports to expand early childhood education access and support.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 249: RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.

Appropriates funds for the Executive Office on Early Learning to contract with third-party providers of family-child interaction learning programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates funds for early learning programs, directly supporting educational access and early childhood education within the topic scope.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2574: RELATING TO THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM.

Clarifies that the Preschool Open Doors Program is open to all children, including children in foster care, who meet the eligibility requirements of the program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies preschool program eligibility to include foster children, expanding educational access for vulnerable youth without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Tags Children

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 2617: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.

Establishes the Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach within the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Authorizes the Hawaiian Language College Revolving Fund to include moneys from any revenue source and requires expenditures in the fund to be used to support the Imiloa Astronomy Center. Requires the Hawaiian Early Learning Trust Fund to support the Hawaiian-Language-Medium Education Pathway. Establishes a cap on individual deposits into the Hawaiian Language College Revolving Fund and the Hawaiian Early Learning Trust Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates Hawaiian Early Learning Trust Fund support for Hawaiian-language education pathway, directing state funds to specific educational programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes Institute of Indigenous Education, mandates Hawaiian-Language-Medium Education Pathway funding, and directs trust fund support for educational programs at UH Hilo.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Higher Education

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2496: RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.

SB 2496 appropriates state funds to the Executive Office on Early Learning to administer support for family-child interaction learning programs. It directly affects early childhood education providers and families participating in these programs by providing dedicated funding. The key mechanism is the allocation of specific budget resources to the Executive Office, which will distribute funds to eligible local programs focused on parent-child engagement. This bill does not change program requirements but ensures financial support for existing early learning initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds to early learning programs, directly increasing budget allocation for public services as required by the topic's indicators.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates state funds for early childhood education programs, directly funding family-child interaction learning initiatives through the Executive Office on Early Learning.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2666: RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.

Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to support early learning providers, directly advancing educational access and funding for early education services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Higher Education

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1872: RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.

Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for early learning apprenticeship grants, directly funding educational opportunities and expanding access to early childhood programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Higher Education

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2019: RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.

HB 2019 appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Early Learning to administer financial support for family-child interaction learning programs. The bill directly affects the Executive Office on Early Learning, which will manage the funding, and the early learning programs serving families with young children. This is a funding bill with no policy changes, solely providing resources for existing family-child interaction initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for existing early learning programs, directly advancing essential public services under budget allocation without policy changes.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates funds for family-child interaction learning programs, directly supporting early education initiatives through existing funding mechanisms without policy changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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