Informing the Legislature that on June 24, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB329 HD2 SD2 CD1 (ACT 204).

This bill (HB 329, now Act 204) clarifies the responsibilities of Hawaii's School Facilities Authority. It expands the authority's role to include developing facilities for prekindergarten through early learning programs, workforce housing for educators, and all public school construction projects assigned by the legislature, governor, or school board. The bill also permits the authority to partner with private developers for early learning facilities and use the Department of Education for hiring. It specifically appropriates funds for a new middle school in central Maui and a workforce housing project in Mililani.