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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires home schooled students to participate in certain annual in person tests at the public school that the student would otherwise be required to attend.
AI Summary
This bill requires home-schooled students in Hawaii to participate annually in specific in-person assessments at the public school they would otherwise attend, starting with the 2027-2028 school year. These assessments include the kindergarten entry assessment for those entering kindergarten, universal screenings for first and second graders (with the first screening being mandatory), and for older students, either the statewide English language arts and math tests, including the Smarter Balanced Assessment, or the Kaiapuni Assessment of Educational Outcomes (KA?EO) for students in Hawaiian immersion programs. The purpose of these requirements is to allow the Department of Education to monitor student progress, identify potential learning needs, and ensure access to supportive services while respecting parental choice in education.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Shirley Ann Templo (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R),
Last Action
The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2376&year=2026 |
| HB2376_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-17-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2376_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-17-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2376_.HTM |
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