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HRS §302A-851

Creating a statewide school health program

This section sets up a permanent health services program for all public school students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The program will provide first aid, emergency care, preventive care, health checkups, and health rooms. Its goal is to protect and improve the physical and mental health of Hawaii's children.

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The statute, as written — Purpose; establishment of program

The purpose of this [subpart] is to establish a statewide school health services program. There shall be within the department a permanent comprehensive school health services program for grades kindergarten through twelve in all the public schools of this State. It is in the general welfare of the State to protect, preserve, care for, and improve the physical and mental health of Hawaii's children by making available at the public schools first aid and emergency care, preventive health care, health appraisals and follow-ups, and health room facilities.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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