Is homeschooling legal in Hawaii?

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Hawaii and in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. File a Notice of Intent with the state DOE. 180 days required.

Do you have to register or file a notice of intent to homeschool in Hawaii?

Yes. Families in Hawaii need to send a notice of intent (or an equivalent form) before or shortly after they start homeschooling. File a Notice of Intent with the state DOE. 180 days required.

Does Hawaii require standardized testing for homeschoolers?

No. Hawaii does not require standardized testing for homeschooled students.

How many days or hours of instruction does Hawaii require?

Hawaii sets a minimum of 180 instructional days per year.

What records should you keep to homeschool in Hawaii?

For Hawaii, Romeschool tracks attendance, subject logs, filing reminders. so your records stay current and audit-ready.

Homeschooling in Hawaii

File a Notice of Intent with the state DOE. 180 days required.

Moderate regulationNotice of Intent requiredHour tracking

What Hawaii requires

File Notice of Intent with Hawaii DOE

File before starting and annually by July 1.

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Provide 180 days

Keep an attendance log.

Teach required subjects

English, Hawaiian language/culture, math, science, social studies, health.

What Romeschool tracks for you: Attendance, subject logs, filing reminders.

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