SB1125

Establishes early learning cooperatives in Hawaii to reduce childcare costs and improve access to high-quality early childhood education.

The bill aims to establish parent-staff early learning cooperatives in Hawaii to address rising childcare costs and improve access to quality early childhood education. These cooperatives will blend professional childcare services with parental involvement, aiming for high enrollment rates, reduced childcare costs, and increased workforce participation among parents. The Department of Human Services will prioritize these cooperatives in rural and underserved communities, integrating federal and state funds.