RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
Report Title: Kindergarten
Description: Amends the compulsory education law to make kindergarten mandatory. Develops a statewide individualized kindergarten readiness system, and beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, requires all public and charter schools to adopt the system. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB14 HD2)
3/4/2014 H Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Fale, Fukumoto, Hanohano, Jordan, McDermott voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.
Contact: repmcdermott@capitol.hawaii.gov Excerpt from Capitol TV
House Minority Caucus 