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- Make Homeschool Safe for All Children
Last updated: June 2026
Hawaii has moderate oversight, meaning that it requires that all homeschooled children be evaluated for academic progress throughout their education, but lacks important child welfare safeguards.
Homeschool Options: Hawaii has 1 homeschool option: homeschool statute
Child Safety: Hawaii has no child welfare safeguards: caregivers under active investigation for abuse and caregivers convicted of crimes against children and sexual offenses are permitted to homeschool.
Notification: Hawaii requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling one-time, when they start homeschooling.
Assessments: Hawaii ensures that all homeschooled students are annually assessed for academic progress.
Home Educator Qualifications: Hawaii does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: Hawaii does not require home educators to teach any specific subjects, including core subjects like math and reading.
Hawaii does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
Hawaii requires home educators to retain academic records.
In Hawaii, homeschooled students are not required to be vaccinated.
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