(a) The department shall establish and maintain kindergartens with a program of instruction as a part of the public school system; provided that:

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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 302A-411

  • attendance: means a student is physically present in school after enrollment. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 302A-101
  • Department: means the department of education. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 302A-101
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(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.

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