HRS §346-185
Preschool program purchases can skip normal bidding rules
Starting July 1, 2020, the department can spend money on the preschool open doors program without following the usual state procurement laws. This means they can buy things or hire services more freely for this program.
state agencies
The statute, as written — Preschool open doors; procurement exemption
Effective July 1, 2020, any expenditure of funds by the department to implement, operate, or expand the preschool open doors program may be made without regard to chapters 103D and 103F.
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