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HRS §302D-39.5

Pre-K-only charter schools: which rules apply

This section says that public charter schools that only teach prekindergarten must follow the main charter school law, but they are excused from several specific rules listed in other sections. It is a narrow exemption for pre-K-only charter schools.

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The statute, as written — Schools exclusively offering prekindergarten programs; statutory requirements; exemptions

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, any public charter school that exclusively offers prekindergarten programs shall be subject to this chapter, and shall be exempt from sections 302D-28(a), (c), (e), and (f); 302D-29; 302D-31; 302D-34(c); 302D-40; and 302D-41.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§302D-28 How charter schools get funded and must handle money

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