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HRS §368D-1

No sex discrimination in funded educational programs

This law says no one in Hawaii can be kept out of, denied benefits of, or treated unfairly in any covered educational program or activity because of their sex, including gender identity or sexual orientation. It also allows people who are harmed to file a complaint or sue in court.

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The statute, as written — Covered educational programs and activities; discrimination prohibited

(a) No person in the State, on the basis of sex, including gender identity or expression as defined in section 489-2, or sexual orientation as defined in section 489-2, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any covered educational program or activity. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall preclude a person who is aggrieved by a violation of this chapter from filing a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction. (c) A person, or an organization or association on behalf of a person alleging a violation of this chapter may file a complaint pursuant to this chapter. (d) A covered educational program or activity shall be in compliance with this chapter during the school year when state funds are received or expended.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§489-2 Definitions

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