State Legislature

HIAEYC Public Policy

HIAEYC is the leading voice for high-quality early learning opportunities for all children in the state of Hawai‘i. We advocate for important legislative initiatives by providing information to legislative committees. We keep them aware of the things that are important to our members and the children they support.

We keep our members informed of current bills and their potential impact on our field, and educate our members in how to make their voices heard in effective ways. We encourage our members to be active citizens in the legislative process. This page is designed to keep you informed so, together, our voices are loud and clear as decisions are made that impact our field and the future of our keiki.

Whether you’re a family member, early childhood student or early childhood professional, please share your stories this legislation session of how early childhood education has made a difference in your keiki’s life. You can email your stories to haeyc@hawaiihaeyc.org. Mahalo Nui for your support!

HIAEYC Public Policy Committee 
 

Committee Members:

• Mandie Gibson, Chair, VP Public Policy

• Jeffrey Bock, Board President

• Brenda Watanabe, Board Member At-Large

• Jackie Benton-Ching, Board Member At-Large

• Julie Kalakau, Honolulu County Representative

• Jacquelyn Benton-Ching, Hawai‘i County Representative

• Sue Macklin, Kaua‘i County Representative

• Larae Balag, Maui County Representative
   

• Terry Lock, Member

• Malia Tsuchiya, Member