How to homeschool in Hawaii
The rules for 2026–27 in plain words: what to send, when, what to teach and what to keep.
✓ Checked against Hawaii law on Oct 30, 2026 · See what changed
What changed
Nothing since we began checking Hawaii’s own pages every week in October 2026.
- Ages
- 5 to 18
- Notice
- Once
- Tests
- Grades 3, 5, 8, 10
- Set time
- None
What to do
- Notice of intent (Form 4140) to the principal of the school your child would attendBefore you start, and again if you move or your child changes school level
- Yearly progress report to the principalAt the end of each school year
- A standardized test, with the progress reportin Grades 3, 5, 8, 10
- Written notice that you’ve stopped, to the principalOnly if you stop or move
- Teach your children at homeYou can teach, with no set qualifications. Teach from a structured curriculum with goals.
- Keep your planned curriculum: start and end dates, hours a week, subjects, how you judge mastery, and the materialsThat’s all Hawaii asks you to keep.
Source: hawaiipublicschools.org
This is a plain summary, not legal advice. Laws change; check with your state or district if you’re unsure. Also see Georgia, Idaho, or all 50 states + DC.