Hawaii SB574 amends the Public Prekindergarten Program to align with full-day kindergarten schedules and prioritize enrollment for certain children.

Hawaii SB574 modifies the Public Prekindergarten Program to align its schedule with full-day kindergarten. It prioritizes enrollment for children attending prekindergarten at schools where they will enter kindergarten and those with parents or guardians employed as teachers. The program serves three- and four-year-olds, with a focus on underserved or at-risk children and those with teacher parents or guardians. The bill does not affect existing rights, penalties, or proceedings.

Hawaii SB574 amends the Public Prekindergarten Program to align with full-day kindergarten schedules and prioritize enrollment for certain children.

Hawaii SB574 modifies the Public Prekindergarten Program to align its schedule with full-day kindergarten. It prioritizes enrollment for children attending prekindergarten at schools where they will enter kindergarten and those with parents or guardians employed as teachers. The program serves three- and four-year-olds, with a focus on underserved or at-risk children and those with teacher parents or guardians. The bill does not affect existing rights, penalties, or proceedings.