Encourages state departments and agencies to include dedicated day care facilities for adults and children in state buildings housing 250 or more.

The bill urges state departments and agencies to consider integrating dedicated spaces for licensed childcare and adult day care providers when designing state buildings that will employ or house 250 or more persons. It highlights the high cost of childcare in Hawaii, the shortage of licensed childcare providers, and the need for adult day care services due to the state's aging population. The bill aims to expand access to childcare and adult day care services, improve employee productivity, and support workforce recruitment and retention.

Encourages state departments and agencies to include dedicated day care facilities for adults and children in state buildings housing 250 or more.

The bill urges state departments and agencies to consider integrating dedicated spaces for licensed childcare and adult day care providers when designing state buildings that will employ or house 250 or more persons. It highlights the high cost of childcare in Hawaii, the shortage of licensed childcare providers, and the need for adult day care services due to the state's aging population. The bill aims to expand access to childcare and adult day care services, improve employee productivity, and support workforce recruitment and retention.