STAND. COM. REP. NO. 960

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: S.B. No. 1022

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2023

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred S.B. No. 1022 entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE EARLY LEARNING BOARD,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose and intent of this measure is to ensure that the composition of the Early Learning Board reflects the diversity of the early care and education field across the State.

Specifically, this measure:

(1) 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; and

(2) Establishes general qualifications for the members of the Early Learning Board who are appointed by the Governor.

Your Committee received written comments on this measure from the Early Learning Board.

Your Committee finds that each county of the State has different early childhood education needs. Your Committee further finds that the amendments made by this measure to the composition and qualifications of the Early Learning Board will help to ensure that these diverse needs are addressed.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1022 and recommends that it pass Third Reading.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,

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DONOVAN M. DELA CRUZ, Chair