HB549

Relating To An Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program.

Chamber Passed·3/4/25

Establishes an early learning apprenticeship grant program to support early learning program service providers in Hawaii.

The bill establishes an early learning apprenticeship grant program to be administered by the University of Hawaii. It aims to provide financial support for early learning program service providers to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. The program seeks to address the shortage of qualified early learning professionals by offering grants to licensed or registered child care providers. The grants cover costs such as personnel expenses, training, mentorship stipends, administrative costs, and wage increases.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 13–0 · Mar 4, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 1

3:00 PM

Conference Committee Meeting

Apr 25, 2025

3:05 PM

Conference Committee Meeting

History

May 1

House

Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:15PM in Conference Room 229.

May 1

House

Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:50PM in Conference Room 229.

Apr 30

Senate

Senate Conferees Appointed: Kim, Kidani Chairs; Hashimoto, DeCorte.