HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
INTERIM OF 2009
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COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES |
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Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair |
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Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair |
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Sen. Josh Green, M.D. |
Sen. Fred Hemmings |
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NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
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Friday, December 04, 2009 |
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11:30 a.m. |
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Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
The purpose of this informational briefing is to discuss the proposed rule changes to the Department of Human Services' (DHS) Hawaii's Child Care Subsidy Program, Hawaii Administrative Rules, Sections 17-798.2-12 and 17-798.2-14. A public hearing was held on November 23, 2009, where DHS proposed a reduction in child-care subsides for families with preschoolers.
This briefing will allow DHS representatives to present pertinent information on child care expenditures and the rationale behind the proposed rule changes. Further, the briefing will also allow preschools and affected parents and community members the opportunity to share their thoughts on the proposed subsidy reduction.
The briefing seeks to accomplish a better understanding of the proposed subsidy reduction for families with preschoolers while also considering possible options for affected families.
The following organizations and/or individuals have been invited to participate:
The State Department of Human Services
Administrators and representatives of Hawaii's Preschools
Parents, Guardians, and Families affected by proposed reduction of preschool subsidies
Other related stakeholders
To ensure that all testifiers have adequate time to speak, please limit answers and comments to 10 minutes per State Department and Administration and 5 minutes for an individual or group.
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If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6050 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-6050.
Selected meetings are broadcast live. Check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the "Capitol TV" Web site at www.capitoltv.org OR call 550-8074.
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________________________________________ Representative John M. Mizuno Chair |
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APPROVED |
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APPROVED |
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________________________________________ Senator Colleen Hanabusa Senate President |
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