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HRS §302A-1138

Letting students leave school grounds during breaks

Public school principals must let a student leave school grounds during breaks if the parent or guardian asks in writing. The principal is not responsible for what the student does during that time away from school.

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The statute, as written — Permit to leave grounds

All principals in the public schools, upon the written request of the parent, guardian, or other person having the care and control of any pupil attending any public school, shall permit any such pupil to leave the school grounds during intermissions. Any principal granting such a permit shall not be held liable for the action of the pupil during the intermissions and while the pupil remains outside of the school grounds.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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