HRS §302A-411
Kindergarten is required for five-year-olds
The state must run kindergartens in public schools, and charter schools must be included. Starting in 2014-2015, parents or guardians must enroll their five-year-old child in kindergarten, unless the child goes to private school or has another legal exemption. The state can accept gifts to support kindergartens.
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The statute, as written — Kindergarten program; establishment; attendance
(a) The department shall establish and maintain kindergartens with a program of instruction as a part of the public school system; provided that: (1) Attendance in kindergarten shall be mandatory, unless exempted by subsection (b) or section 302A-1132; and (2) Charter schools shall not be excluded from mandatory participation in the program. (b) Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, any parent, guardian, or other person having the responsibility for, or care of, a child who will be at least five years of age on or before July 31 of the school year shall enroll the child in a public school kindergarten unless the child is enrolled at a private school or the child's attendance is otherwise exempt under section 302A-1132. (c) The department may accept gifts to establish and maintain kindergartens.
Sections this one refers to
§302A-1132 School attendance required; exceptions
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