HRS §302D-31
Charter school students get equal sports chances
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗Charter school students, including those in virtual programs, must have the same sports opportunities as students at regular public schools. If a charter school lacks a sport, the student can join a similar team at the public school in their area. They must follow that school's sports rules.
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The statute, as written — Athletics
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 provide students at charter schools, including students enrolled at charter schools whose curriculum incorporates virtual education, with the same opportunity to participate in athletics as is provided to students at department schools. If a student at any charter school wishes to participate in a sport for which there is no program at the charter school, the department shall allow that student to participate in a comparable program at the department school in the service area in which the student resides. All charter school students participating in athletics shall abide by all rules, regulations, and policies of the athletic league, association, and program applicable to the department school in whose athletic program the student is participating.
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