HRS §302A-1143
Which school a child must attend
A child of school age must go to the school in the area where they live, as set by the state. There are a few exceptions, like attending a Hawaiian language program, a charter school, or getting special permission to go elsewhere. The state can also require or allow other arrangements.
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The statute, as written — Attending school in what service area
A person of school age shall be required to attend the school of the service area, as determined by the department, in which the person resides, unless: (1) The person is enrolled in a Hawaiian language medium education program or charter school; (2) A geographic exception to attend a school in another service area is requested and granted at the discretion of the department; (3) Out-of-service-area attendance is mandated by the department or by federal law; or (4) The person is enrolled in a career and technical education program under section 302A-1143.5.
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