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HB 1872: UH; EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM; CHILD CARE; EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES; REPORTS; APPROPRIATION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-03-25

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-03-30: Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3263) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.)

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Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs.  Requires an annual report to the Legislature.  Appropriates funds.  Effective 7/31/2055.  (SD1)

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Education19MIN
Mar 18, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Education

House Standing Committee on Finance4MIN
Feb 25, 2026

House Standing Committee on Finance

House Standing Committee on Finance23SEC
Feb 25, 2026

House Standing Committee on Finance

House Standing Committee on Labor3MIN
Feb 17, 2026

House Standing Committee on Labor

House Standing Committee on Labor23SEC
Feb 17, 2026

House Standing Committee on Labor

House Standing Committee on Education15MIN
Feb 6, 2026

House Standing Committee on Education

House Standing Committee on Higher Education15MIN
Feb 6, 2026

House Standing Committee on Higher Education

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