Hawaii SB1616 mandates that new or renovated state buildings with a budget of $5,000,000 or more include space for child and adult care centers.

Hawaii SB1616 requires new or renovated state buildings with a budget of $5,000,000 or more to include space for group child care centers or adult day care centers, or both. This space must include a kitchen, restroom facilities, and outdoor space. The bill aims to address the high cost of facilities for care providers, making it easier for them to establish and maintain operations. The bill also suggests that below-market rents for these facilities could help care providers recruit staff, pay higher wages, lower tuition, and expand enrollment.

Hawaii SB1616 mandates that new or renovated state buildings with a budget of $5,000,000 or more include space for child and adult care centers.

Hawaii SB1616 requires new or renovated state buildings with a budget of $5,000,000 or more to include space for group child care centers or adult day care centers, or both. This space must include a kitchen, restroom facilities, and outdoor space. The bill aims to address the high cost of facilities for care providers, making it easier for them to establish and maintain operations. The bill also suggests that below-market rents for these facilities could help care providers recruit staff, pay higher wages, lower tuition, and expand enrollment.