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Senate committee advances bill funding 50 new public preschool classrooms
Summary
The Senate Committee on Education voted to pass HB 429, HD1, to fund teachers, teacher assistants and equipment for public preschool expansion; committee recorded five ayes. Testimony highlighted recent classroom openings and plans to add 50 more classrooms over two years.
The Senate Committee on Education voted to pass House Bill 429, HD1, which would appropriate funds for teachers, teacher assistants and classroom equipment to expand public preschool access.
Supporters told the committee the measure would sustain and expand recent preschool openings and pay for staffing and supplies. "In strong support... we successfully opened up over 50 preschool classrooms in the last 2 years. In the next 2 years, we are already planning ahead to build another 50 classrooms, and this bill will help fund the teachers and teacher assistance," said Lieutenant Governor Sylvia.
The bill would continue funding for classrooms created through the Ready Keiki initiative and Executive Office on Early…
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