KA ‘AHA KENEKOA
THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2023
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Senator Michelle N. Kidani, Chair |
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Senator Donna Mercado Kim, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, February 3, 2023 |
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3:00 PM |
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Conference Room 229 & Videoconference State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY. Transfers $200,000,000 of general funds previously appropriated to the School Facilities Authority of the Department of Education to the school facilities special fund.
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EDU, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY. Makes necessary amendments to clarify certain references to the School Facilities Authority used in section 302A-1151.1, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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EDU, JDC |
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RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY. Appropriates funds to the School Facilities Authority for the construction of teacher and educator housing.
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EDU, WAM |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Authorizes the counties to transfer land to the School Facilities Authority. Exempts the School Facilities Authority from taxes. Authorizes state and county agencies to render services to the School Facilities Authority upon request. Establishes a deadline for the transfer of properties to the Department of Education from the City and County of Honolulu required by Act 272, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019.
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EDU, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE EARLY LEARNING BOARD. Amends the composition and qualifications of the Early Learning Board to consist of individuals from each county, instead of from particular entities or types of providers. Establishes general qualifications for the members of the Early Learning Board appointed by the Governor.
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EDU, WAM |
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RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING. Appropriates moneys for the Preschool Open Doors Program and Executive Office on Early Learning to expand access to preschool and to implement program changes required by previous acts. Expands the types of entities from which a Preschool Open Doors service provider may obtain accreditation. Authorizes the preschool open doors special fund to accept federal funds. Appropriates moneys.
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EDU, WAM |
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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_____________________________________ Senator Michelle N. Kidani Chair |
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