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Homeschooling in Hawaii

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Moderate requirements Notice required Last verified May 26, 2026

At a glance

Notice

Required

Curriculum

See details

Testing

See details

Teacher

No qualifications

Overview

Homeschooling in Hawaii is governed by Hawaii Revised Statutes section 302A-1132. Hawaii has a more structured homeschool process than most states requiring annual notification, annual standardised testing from an approved list, and submission of results to the Complex Area Superintendent. Families should contact their Complex Area office early to understand local processes.

Telling the authorities

Notice is required

Who: Hawaii Department of Education - Complex Area Superintendent

When: Before beginning homeschooling and annually thereafter

How to do it

Submit a Notice of Intent to your Complex Area Superintendent before beginning and renew annually. Hawaii has a structured application process with specific forms available from the DOE.

Requirements

Curriculum
Must provide instruction in English, mathematics, science, social studies, health, and physical education.
Testing
Annual standardized testing required. Results submitted to the Complex Area Superintendent. Approved test list available from the Hawaii DOE.
Record keeping
Must maintain records of instruction and test results. Records available for review on request.
Teacher
No qualifications required.

Recent changes

Hawaii requires annual notification and annual standardised testing. The process is more structured than many states with specific forms and an approved test list. Families should contact their Complex Area Superintendent early in the process.

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