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HRS §346-162

Rules for protecting children in group care

The state's human services department must create and publish rules to protect children in group child care homes and centers. It must first consult with health, education, and fire officials. These rules help carry out the law's goals.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Rules; minimum standards

The department of human services, after consultation with the department of health, the department of education, and the fire chiefs of the respective counties, shall make, prescribe, and publish such rules as are deemed necessary to protect the best interests of minor children who are provided care in a group child care home or group child care center and to carry out the purposes of this subpart.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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