HRS §302A-1136
Who enforces school attendance rules
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗The Department of Education is in charge of enforcing the attendance rules in sections 302A-1132 to 302A-1135. Police chiefs and officers still have their own duty to enforce these rules, but they must follow the Department's plans and policies.
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The statute, as written — Enforcement
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The department shall be charged with the enforcement of sections 302A-1132 to 302A-1135. Nothing in this section shall relieve any chief of police or police officer of the chief's or officer's responsibility for the enforcement of these sections, but their enforcement shall be subject to the plans and policies of the department.
Sections this one refers to
§302A-1132 School attendance required; exceptions
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