Moderate regulation

Homeschool Laws in Hawaii

Hawaii requires notice to the local public school principal, an annual progress report, and standardized testing in grades 3, 5, 8, and 10.

Yes, homeschooling is legal in Hawaii. You notify the principal of the public school your kid would otherwise attend, using Form 4140 (Notification of Intent to Homeschool), at least 10 days before starting. Each year you write a brief annual report describing progress in math, social studies, science, language arts, health, PE, and art (kept in your records). Standardized testing required in grades 3, 5, 8, and 10 — results to the principal. The principal isn't reviewing your curriculum, just confirming compliance with notice + testing + annual report.

Last verified: May 19, 2026·Re-checked quarterly · Information, not legal advice

Key dates

Notification of Intent (Form 4140)
at least 10 days before starting
Standardized testing
grades 3, 5, 8, 10
Annual progress report
by end of school year

Where this comes from

What you need to do

  • Notice to principal of your kid's would-be public school (Form 4140)
  • Required subjects: math, social studies, science, language arts, health, PE, art
  • Standardized testing in grades 3, 5, 8, 10 (results to principal)
  • Annual written progress report kept in your records
  • 180 days of instruction per year

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Where Hawaii ranks

18states share Hawaii's regulation level

Across the 50 states + DC, the homeschool-regulation breakdown is:

Low regulation26 states
Moderate regulation18 states
High regulation7 states
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Last verified May 19, 2026. We re-check sources quarterly. This page is information, not legal advice — confirm specifics with your local district or a homeschool attorney before filing.
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