SB712

Expands eligibility for the Preschool Open Doors Program to enhance access to child care for families with young children.

The bill expands eligibility for the Preschool Open Doors Program, a child care assistance program in Hawaii. It aims to increase access to affordable childhood care services for families with young children, focusing on children aged two to five years. The program will provide early learning services that address children's development, with priority given to children from low- and moderate-income families. Enrollment is voluntary, and parents or guardians will share in the costs through a sliding fee scale.