File Form 4140 with your local school to notify, keep a record of the curriculum, and submit an annual progress report (test or written report) at certain points.
Yes — homeschooling is legal in every U.S. state. Hawaii is a moderate-regulation state, meaning you file a notice and keep up one ongoing duty, such as an assessment or portfolio. Children roughly ages 5–18 must be enrolled in school or a legal homeschool.
In Hawaii, you send a notice to your local public school principal. File Form 4140 with the principal of the school your child would attend; submit annual progress reports as required.
Specific deadlines and details can change year to year and vary by district — always confirm the current rules with your district or state.
Primer tracks every Hawaii deadline for you, helps generate the paperwork (notice of intent, attendance and hours logs, and more), and gives your whole family one shared weekly planner — on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and the web.
Start your 14-day free trialNo credit card to start · One subscription covers your whole household · Cancel anytime