HILO, HI – Senator Lorraine R. Inouye (District 1 – Hilo, Paukaʻa, Papaikou, Pepeʻekeo) is very pleased to announce that Governor Josh Green has released $10 million in funding to the School Facilities Authority (SFA) for preschool expansion. Four classrooms will be created at the ʻImiloa Campus at the University of Hawaiʻi in Hilo to build out pre-kindergarten programs.
“I want to thank Governor Green and his administration for recognizing how important it is to help working families and individuals continue and advance their education with access to childcare," said Senator Inouye.
This funding is a significant step forward in expanding educational opportunities for young children in Hawaiʻi. It will support families in the community by providing vital early education resources to prepare future generations for success.