Establishes a child care provider subsidy and bonus program to support early child care workforce in Hawaii.
The bill establishes a child care provider subsidy and bonus program to support early child care workforce in Hawaii. It allows infant and toddler child care centers, group child care centers, and group child care homes to apply for subsidies to increase child care workers' pay. Family child care homes can apply for bonuses. The Department of Human Services will implement the program, develop standards, and monitor compliance. The bill also appropriates funds for the program and requires annual reports on its development and implementation.
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