Hawaii homeschool requirements
Hawaii requires notice to the principal of the local public school before starting, record-keeping, and periodic progress reports or testing in certain grades.
Program
United States — Hawaii · Hawaii Home Schooling
What the Hawaii process looks like
1.Establish the program
Notify the local school principal
Submit Form 4140 (notice of intent) to the principal of the public school the child would otherwise attend before beginning home schooling.
Withdraw from prior school (if applicable)
Withdraw the child from any current school.
2.During the year
Keep a record of instruction
Maintain a record of the planned curriculum and the child's progress.
3.End of year
Submit an annual progress report or test
Provide an annual assessment of progress; standardized testing is required in grades 3, 5, 8, and 10 (results submitted to the school), or an alternative approved measure.
Sources · Last reviewed 2026-07
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