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Hawaii Homeschool Requirements Moderate regulation
What Hawaii requires from homeschool families — notification, subjects, hours, testing, and portfolio rules — with links to the current law. This is the same state data FolioKid uses to build your portfolio template.
- Governing law: H.R.S. § 302A-1132
- Testing: grades 3, 5, 8, 10
File notice with the principal of your home-district school (re-file only when changing school zones or levels). Submit an annual progress report — test scores, certified teacher evaluation, or a parent-prepared evaluation with work samples.
Official Hawaii sources
- 📜 Haw. Rev. Stat. § 302A-1132 — the statute itself
- 🏛️ Hawaii DOE — Homeschooling
- 🔎 HSLDA — Hawaii homeschool law summary
Hawaii homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in Hawaii?
Homeschooling in Hawaii is governed by H.R.S. § 302A-1132. File notice with the principal of your home-district school (re-file only when changing school zones or levels). Submit an annual progress report — test scores, certified teacher evaluation, or a parent-prepared evaluation with work samples. Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Hawaii?
Hawaii does not specify required subjects in its homeschool law, though parents are responsible for providing instruction as defined by H.R.S. § 302A-1132.
Does Hawaii require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
Yes — Hawaii requires standardized testing (grades 3, 5, 8, 10).
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